Accounts Payable Manager

THE PAPER STORE•Acton, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store, Uncharted and Gifts & More, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile—creating a space that sparks joy with every visit. Position Overview: The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the operations of the Accounts Payable team. This person will set strategy and develop procedures to ensure the efficient and accurate processing of invoices and payments, that AP is complete for month-end close, and mentors and trains the AP staff. This is a highly visible, hands-on role which includes invoice matching, processing payments, vendor service and front-line communication with all departments on invoice/vendor related issues.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable or related accounting experience
Experience leading a team of three with an emphasis on coaching, professional development, accountability, and positive team culture
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and controls
Self-motivated and able to deliver on detailed tasks
Thrives in challenging environments
Excellent communication amongst co-workers, vendors, and management
Attention to detail, deadline oriented, and reliable
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines
Comfortable in a technologically heavy environment using multiple software platforms
Proficient in Word and Excel
Ability to work 3+ days/week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MA.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail and/or with Great Plains and V360 is a plus

Responsibilities

Be a TPS Brand Ambassador. Contribute to the TPS commitment of fostering a positive culture by encouraging open communication, and maintaining confidential information as required
Manage workflow of AP staff members, monitor metrics & KPI’s for even workload
Supervise AP inboxes and communications to ensure all are answered timely
Identify opportunities for staff development & training
Review and document AP processes targeting areas for continuous process improvement
Develop procedures for efficiency and effectiveness
Full cycle accounts payable, including three-way invoice match, GL coding, and payment preparation
Collaborate with Buying & Ops teams to increase match rate and resolve vendor/invoice issues
Ensure adherence to invoice authorization and T&E policies
Handles time-sensitive payments with understanding of urgency
Review and prepare Y/E 1099 reporting
Support the accounting team with monthly close process and year end audit as needed
Other Ad hoc projects and requests as needed