Manager Accounts Payable Merchandise

O'Reilly Auto Parts•Headquarters, KY

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About The Position

The Manager Accounts Payable Merchandise oversees the daily operations of Merchandise Accounts Payable. The role manages staff, communicates with other departments and vendors, resolves problems, and provides training. Its primary function is to ensure merchandise invoices are matched and paid accurately and on time. The manager coordinates vendor-credit processing and supply-chain finance, supports personnel and salary matters, serves as a subject matter expert for the Oracle Accounts Payable module, reports AP data, resolves Lawson system issues, and identifies ways to improve efficiency. O’Reilly Auto Parts describes a promote-from-within philosophy and offers a total compensation package that includes competitive wages and paid time off, a stock purchase plan and 401(k) with employer contributions starting on day one, medical, dental, and vision insurance, an optional flexible spending account, health and wellbeing programs, tuition educational assistance, and career-growth opportunities. The company is an equal opportunity employer and states that qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation. The company electronically monitors use of company-provided systems and employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.

Requirements

Accounting degree or equivalent experience.
Good mathematical skills.
Attention to detail.
Accuracy.
Organization skills and ability to handle multiple ongoing projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of the accounting field.

Responsibilities

Manage Merchandise Accounts Payable staff and lead and direct them through instruction and example.
Oversee matching and payment of merchandise invoices to ensure accurate, timely payments to suppliers.
Coordinate with Vendor Credit to check vendor credit batches daily and ensure returns, credit letters, credits, and debit paybacks are properly interfaced into Accounts Payable.
Work with vendors to resolve credit discrepancies and communicate them to appropriate management members.
Work with the AP supervisor and leads to maintain efficient workflow and a good work environment.
Coordinate the Supply Chain Finance function with vendors and facilitating banks.
Assist the supervisor with personnel matters, including hiring, performance evaluations, and corrective action measures.
Make salary recommendations and assist the Director with salary budget planning.
Work with IT and Finance as the subject matter expert on the Oracle Accounts Payable module.
Accumulate and report Accounts Payable data and information as needed by Merchandise and other corporate departments.
Work with Information Systems to support efficient systems.
Identify and implement ideas and opportunities to streamline Accounts Payable efficiency.
Resolve Lawson system issues.