Accounting Operations Manager

Turn 14 Distribution•Horsham, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turn 14 Distribution is seeking an experienced, results-driven Accounting Operations Manager to lead its accounts payable and vendor accounting operations. The role oversees purchase order, receipt, and invoice matching; vendor reconciliations; transaction exceptions; and inventory-related accounting activities. The manager will lead and develop a team, strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and ensure accuracy across high-volume financial transactions. The role works closely with Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Receiving, Inventory Control, and General Accounting to identify operational challenges, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, promotes accountability, develops employees, and drives continuous improvement while supporting company growth and upholding Turn 14 Distribution’s Core Values and corporate philosophy.

Requirements

Minimum five years of experience in accounts payable, accounting operations, vendor accounting, or related financial operations.
Minimum three years of direct people management experience, including coaching, performance management, and employee development.
Strong understanding of accounts payable, vendor accounting, purchasing-to-payment workflows, and related internal controls.
Working knowledge of inventory accounting, purchasing, receiving, and transaction reconciliation processes.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities, including setting expectations and fostering accountability.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes and driving issues through resolution.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, consistency, and financial integrity.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, vendors, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
Strong ERP knowledge and understanding of transaction flows across purchasing, receiving, inventory, and accounting functions.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities, strengthen internal controls, and implement sustainable solutions.
Sound judgment, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills, including recognizing when escalation is necessary.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and lead teams effectively through organizational change.
Experience managing high-volume transactional processes and resolving operational and accounting discrepancies.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, and Finance.
Experience developing procedures, improving workflows, and implementing operational controls.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Drive.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
SAP experience.
Experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, automotive, or other inventory-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

Embody Turn 14 Distribution’s Core Values and corporate philosophy in daily operations.
Oversee daily accounts payable and vendor accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, credits, payments, and related transactions.
Manage purchase order, receipt, and invoice matching; investigate and resolve pricing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
Oversee vendor statement reconciliations, aging reports, outstanding invoices, credits, and unresolved discrepancies.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Receiving, Inventory Control, and General Accounting to resolve operational issues and maintain transaction accuracy.
Monitor inventory-related accounting, including cost of goods sold variances, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations.
Oversee identification, reconciliation, collection, and application of vendor credits, rebates, stock returns, and other recovery opportunities.
Monitor vendor prepayments, payment terms, and early-payment discount opportunities with relevant stakeholders.
Support month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal and external audit requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop Accounting Operations team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Set performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee development.
Manage departmental workload, staffing, training, and priorities to ensure operational efficiency and timely completion of responsibilities.
Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor accounting matters, transaction discrepancies, and unresolved operational issues.
Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
Identify recurring operational challenges, evaluate root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP enhancements to improve operational efficiency and financial controls.
Establish and monitor departmental performance metrics, including transaction accuracy, processing timeliness, exception resolution, and outstanding reconciliations.
Prepare and communicate operational reports highlighting performance trends, unresolved issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Support business acquisitions, system integrations, and other initiatives affecting accounting operations.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.