Merchandise Accounts Payable Manager — Hybrid

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Accounts Payable Manager in New Jersey to support the AP Sr. Manager in daily operations for all Merchandise Payables.

You will oversee staff training, resolve vendor issues, and manage the month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations. This role develops reporting deliverables, participates in audits and SOX compliance, and drives process improvements across the AP function.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of accounts payable experience and 2–4 years of supervisory experience.
• Retail experience preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable operations with large ERP AP system experience.
• Ability to communicate with management, peers and external parties.
• Ability to lead a team towards a common goal.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Merchandise Accounts Payable Manager in New Jersey to support the AP Sr. Manager in daily operations for all Merchandise Payables.

You will oversee staff training, resolve vendor issues, and manage the month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations. This role develops reporting deliverables, participates in audits and SOX compliance, and drives process improvements across the AP function.