Manager, Accounts Payable

Burlington; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Associate discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Burlington is seeking a Merchandise Accounts Payable Manager to support the AP Sr. Manager in daily operations, staff training, and issue resolution across the vendor community.

This role closes month-end, runs journal entries, and coordinates with auditors for SOX compliance while delivering monthly reports and KPIs. The position oversees AP processes, systems testing, and cross-functional collaboration with store operations, supply chain, and corporate stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of accounts payable experience and 2-4 years of supervisory experience required
• Retail experience preferred but not required
• Considerable knowledge of accounts payable operations with large ERP AP system experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers and external parties
• Ability to lead a team towards a common goal
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work within deadlines and utilize resources to meet those deadlines
• Ability to recommend staffing needs and hire appropriate resources
• Ability to work with associates at all levels within the organization
• Understanding of business, accounting and accounts payable policies

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Merchandise Accounts Payable functions and manage departmental personnel
• Prior to payment processes ensure all transactions and exceptions have been reviewed and verified
• Analyzes data to determine trends and forecasts to assist in Company strategic planning
• Develop and direct process improvement initiatives and monitoring controls within functional area
• Escalate and resolve issues proactively
• Develops, prepares and reviews all monthly reporting deliverables for management use
• Manage all AP related monthly closing of financial records and postings and ensure monthly reconciliations have been completed in accordance with the month end close schedule
• Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies around AP functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines and SOX Controls
• Develop and maintain partner relationships with Vendor community, Business Units, Supply Chain (DC's), Buyers and Corporate stakeholders
• Development of staff for functional areas

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Deadline adherence

Staffing recommendations

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting

Tools

ERP AP system

Job description

Position Overview

The Merchandise Accounts Payable Manager will support the Accounts Payable Sr. Manager in the overall daily operations of the Accounts Payable Department for all aspects of Merchandise Accounts Payables, including staff training and development. Serve as the liaison for Company Personnel and Vendor Community in resolution of Accounts Payable issues. Completes the month end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audits of related accounts. Oversee testing and implementation of modifications to accounts payable systems; provide coordination with internal and external auditors for periodic reviews and SOX compliance; support all corporate, store and vendor process improvements and initiatives. The role will be responsible for the development, preparation and review of all monthly reporting deliverables, including the Monthly Operating Reports, Key Performance indicators and other reporting as defined. The role will oversee the preparation of client assistance deliverables for quarterly and annual financial statement audits, as well as other special projects as determined.

Number of employees supervised

• Direct: 10
• Indirect: 0

A Day in the Life

Oversee all Merchandise Accounts Payable functions and manage departmental personnel, in all aspects of accounts payable including preparation and filing of required reports and payments to all vendors and organizations; as well as assigning and prioritizing tasks as defined in conjunction with the Department's Senior Management team. Prior to payment processes ensure all transactions and exceptions have been reviewed and verified. Analyzes data to determine trends and forecasts to assist in Company strategic planning and communicates such information to senior management. Develop and direct process improvement initiatives and monitoring controls within functional area. Escalate and resolve issues proactively. Develops, prepares and reviews all monthly reporting deliverables for management use. Manage all AP related monthly closing of financial records and postings and ensure monthly reconciliations have been completed in accordance with the month end close schedule. Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies around AP functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines and SOX Controls. Develop and maintain partner relationships with Vendor community, Business Units, Supply Chain (DC's), Buyers and Corporate stakeholders. Development of staff for functional areas.

You'll Come With

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred.

Licenses/Certification/Registration

N/A

Qualifications and Experience

• 5 to 7 years of accounts payable experience and 2-4 years of supervisory experience required
• Retail experience preferred but not required
• Considerable knowledge of accounts payable operations with large ERP AP system experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers and external parties
• Ability to lead a team towards a common goal
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work within deadlines and utilize resources to meet those deadlines
• Ability to recommend staffing needs and hire appropriate resources
• Ability to work with associates at all levels within the organization
• Understanding of business, accounting and accounts payable policies

Company Culture

Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount
• Medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan

Compensation Range

$95,000.00 - $125,000.00

Individual Pay Decisions

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.