Senior Coordinator, Accounts Payable

Burlington; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Senior Coordinator in New Jersey to ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and accurate data entry.

The role involves matching invoices to POs and receiving documents, maintaining records, and supporting SOX compliance in a high-volume environment. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years AP experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related Accounts Payable experience.
• High school diploma required – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounts payable functions across Merchandise Accounts Payable including matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents, and entering data from matched invoices.
• Review and research vendor disputes, statements and old invoices to resolve issues.
• Identify process improvements and controls, and monitor SOX compliance for AP processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendor communities, business units and stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly reporting deliverables for management.

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP AP system

1099 filing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Oracle R12 / Oracle Purchasing

MicroStrategy

Job description

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Senior Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely payment of assigned vendors in accordance with company policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations in a high volume, fast paced, time-sensitive environment. This includes but is not limited to accumulating the proper payment documents, review of documents for completeness and accuracy, payment of the verified documents within prescribed time period and filing of completed invoice packets. Also, responsible for manually matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents and entering data from all matched invoices and/or write debits where applicable. In addition, this position is required to thoroughly understand the departmental policies, processes, and procedures, assist with cross training other A/P staff, and perform special projects for the Management team.

A Day In The Life

• Perform all daily accounts payable functions in all aspects of Merchandise Accounts Payable including preparation and filing of required reports and payments to all vendors, organizations, including manually matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents and enter data from all matched invoices and/or write debits where applicable; ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and maintains accurate records and control reports
• Review and research vendor disputes, statements and old invoices to resolve issues
• Identify and recommend process improvement initiatives and monitoring controls within functional area and elevate and resolve issues proactively.
• Reviews and maintains system procedures and policies around accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines and monitor SOX compliance for all processes and procedures
• Develop and maintain partner relationships with vendor community, business units and corporate stakeholders.
• Prepares monthly reporting deliverables for management use.
• Perform any additional duties requested by management

You’ll Come With

• Considerable knowledge of accounts payable operations with large ERP AP system experience, as well as 1099 filing experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers, and external parties
• Strategic Thinker who is adaptable to change
• 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
• Understanding of business, accounting, and accounts payable policies
• Ability to take direction and implement changes
• Ability to adapt to changing business environment
• Understanding of and adherence to control procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Oracle R12 and/or Oracle Purchasing, Micro Strategy and other reporting tools

Education and Qualifications: (List all required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position)

Education:

High school diploma required – Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred.

Licenses/Certification/Registration: N/A

Experience:

3-5 years related Accounts Payable experience.

Pay Range: $15.92 - $22.00/Hr.

• This position has a target starting salary range of $15.92 - 22.00 hourly.

Actual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Burlington Stores is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship by the company.

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.

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.

Posting Number R104825

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Hourly

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Accounting

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

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