Accounts Payable & Payroll Manager - Multi-Store Retail

Marathon Sports; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Sports, a premier running specialty brand with a strong New England presence, seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee AP operations and payroll processing across multiple store locations.

You will coordinate with vendors, store managers, and corporate staff to maintain accurate financial records and efficient procedures, while driving process improvements and ensuring timely payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience in AP, accounting or related financial operations.
• Experience managing high-volume invoice and payment processing.
• Strong vendor account management and reconciliation.
• Payroll experience a plus.
• Proficient with Google or Microsoft suite.
• Experience with NetSuite and Bill.com preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
• Experience with PayChex preferred.
• Process improvement and AP automation experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and manage recurring payment responsibilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with vendors, store managers, corporate staff, buyers, and accounting personnel.
• Experience with month-end and year-end accounting processes preferred.
• Experience with multi-location retail or store operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable workflow, ensure timely processing and approvals.
• Manage utilities, shipping, and recurring service payments.
• Respond to invoice-related inquiries and statements.
• Run weekly check payments and reconcile vendor statements.
• Calculate month-end accruals and prepare 1099s.
• Support year-end AP reporting and reconciliations.
• Assist with AR and collections activities as needed.
• Support payroll processing every other week and issues resolution.
• Coordinate with store managers and corporate staff on financial records.

Skills

High-volume AP mgmt

Vendor relations

Payroll coordination

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Bill.com

QuickBooks

PayChex

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

Marathon Sports, a premier running specialty brand with a strong New England presence, seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee AP operations and payroll processing across multiple store locations.

You will coordinate with vendors, store managers, and corporate staff to maintain accurate financial records and efficient procedures, while driving process improvements and ensuring timely payments.