WLA Manager, Accounts Payable (Store Support Center, Lenexa, KS)

About the position

The Accounts Payable Manager will provide leadership to a team of associates who will process and pay invoices utilizing JDA inventory management software integrated into JDA accounts payable and JD Edwards general ledger. Responsibilities include reconciliation of all A/P related accounts, vendor issue resolution and communication, store management support, manage process improvements and partnership with business groups such as merchandising, inventory, commercial sales, and information services.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable team’s workflow, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and execution.
• Manage key vendor relationships.
• Maintains and develops systems, procedures, and policies for all accounts payable functions.
• Manage, train, and develop associates to enhance their performance, development, and work product - ensuring the accurate and timely processing and efficiency of the Accounts Payable team.
• Provides accounting assistance to the organization; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs related to the accounts payable department.
• Audits weekly check and ACH run.
• Manage and assist in the monthly close process comprised of preparing, reviewing, and recording journal entries related to accounts payable, inventory and freight.
• Manage monthly reconciliation of all accounts payable related general ledger accounts including, accounts payable, product and freight clearing, purchase card liability and prepaid inventory.
• Prepare financial schedules related to the accounts payable department for distribution to leadership.
• Lead communication and support of store managers, corporate associates and vendors concerning all accounts payable related issues and questions.
• Analyze and communicate accounts payable vendor debit balances, including collection in partnership with the Merchandising department.
• Manage projects to increase efficiency, reduce paper processing, and improve overall effectiveness of the accounts payable process.
• Partner with Information Technology, Inventory Management, Merchandising and Commercial Business Sales departments for continuous improvement of purchasing, inventory, accounts payable and general ledger integration processes.
• Partner with Inventory and Accounting to ensure credits are received and applied from vendors for inventory returns such as vendor buybacks and defectives.
• Assist in internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years accounting leadership experience, preferably in accounts payable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel including the ability to work with and organize large amounts of data using pivot tables, vlookups and other Excel tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong accounting principles knowledge, research, and analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger financial systems and procedures, and corporate procedures.
• Ability to be an effective team leader and display initiative.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and on a team to complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong process improvement project management experience.
• Experience with JDA inventory management/accounts payable and/or JD Edwards financial software a plus.

Benefits

• Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Wages
• Incentive Award Programs
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Pay
• Helping Hands
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision & More)
• Associate Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Training & Development
• Recognition
• Associate Discounts
• Anniversary & Service Awards
• PerkSpot
• Talent Search Referral Bonuses
• Community Service Involvement