Accounts Payable Supervisor

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k plan

Health benefits

FSA

Wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

O’Reilly Auto Parts seeks a Supervisor for Merchandise Accounts Payable to manage staff, supplier relations, and system issues while delivering exceptional service across departments.

The role oversees payments, invoice approvals, and accuracy, partnering with product managers and supplier reps to resolve issues and implement new systems. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal communication and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Hire and train new team members, conduct evaluations, determine merit increases, and address discipline as needed.
• Run monthly productivity queries and report results to team.
• Oversee all payments from Ozark Purchasing and O'Reilly Merchandise with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure discounts are captured and void/payments are handled properly.
• Supervise document flow and ensure proper invoice approvals.
• Resolve AP problems and improve processes and procedures.
• Balance AP with General Ledger daily and coordinate with Finance Inventory team.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Lawson/Infor Financial

Job description

The Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the Merchandise Accounts Payable department including staff management, supplier relations, system issues, etc. This role will lead by example to ensure that all suppliers and departments are receiving exceptional customer service.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for hiring and training new team members, creating and administering performance evaluations, determining merit increases, providing feedback based on performance, and addressing discipline and termination of team members as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Run monthly productivity queries and report to team members.
• Oversee all aspects of payments from Ozark Purchasing and O'Reilly Merchandise.
• Ensure that payments are made in a timely and accurate manner and all possible discounts are taken.
• Void checks and reinstate items as needed.
• Work closely with the team to ensure that all invoices are properly approved (receipt of product or billing info).
• Supervise all paper flow within the department, ensuring maximum productivity.
• Lead resolution of various AP problems and issues.
• Attain sufficient systems knowledge to query and research program related problems.
• Work closely with product managers and supplier representatives in resolving invoice issues.
• Participate on project teams for development and implementation of program changes and new systems.
• Oversee maintenance of current documentation of all operating procedures. Develop and improve processes and procedures as needed.
• Responsible for the daily balance of AP to General Ledger.
• Work closely with the Finance Inventory team on AP account analysis.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Accounting Degree (equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects

Desired Skills

• Accounts payable experience in a company with multiple locations/facilities
• Lawson/Infor Financial software experience

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable. Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.