Manager, Accounting

Advance Auto Parts•Raleigh, NC

20d

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager leads the accounts payable function, ensuring timely vendor payments, strong internal controls, and strategic vendor data management. The role requires deep knowledge of accounts payable processes, ERP systems, and compliance, plus the ability to manage a team, collaborate with internal departments and vendors, and optimize cash flow. The manager coordinates with a significant offshore operation to use systems effectively, improve processes, ensure compliance with controls, and meet accounting objectives. The position manages the department's daily activity, including vendor data and disbursements, and oversees AP close activities, reporting, issue resolution, process improvements, audit support, and staff development. The manager also establishes standards for coordinating work between onshore and offshore resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
7–10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and ERP skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, conflict-solving, and negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with other departments, vendors, and internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations regarding accounts payable data.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including responding to inquiries or complaints from vendors, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings to top management, external department heads, vendors, and other employees.

Responsibilities

Manage daily Accounts Payable department activity, including vendor data and disbursements.
Review and approve payment runs, new vendor setups, and vendor data changes to ensure compliance with internal controls.
Maintain accurate vendor master data, including banking information, W-9/W-8s, tax documents, and compliance records for proper 1099 reporting.
Support accounts payable period-end and year-end close, including timely and accurate closure of the AP subledger, receipt accrual accounting close, and sharing required reports.
Communicate with merchandising teams, vendors, and other operations staff to support relationships and adherence to vendor data governance, payment terms, and policies.
Professionally resolve escalated issues, discrepancies, and disputes while adhering to internal and external policies and controls.
Help maintain accounts payable systems, procedures, and policies in accordance with company guidelines.
Drive continuous improvement of existing processes through process automation to increase productivity.
Ensure schedules and supporting documentation are prepared and maintained for management, internal and external reporting, auditors, and SOX requirements.
Perform quarterly reviews and year-end audits with internal, external, and regulatory auditors.
Manage, mentor, and develop AP staff; set performance goals and ensure balanced workloads.
Develop standards for coordinating work with onshore and offshore resources.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including training, planning, assigning and directing work, and resolving problems.