Sr. Coordinator, Accounts Payable

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Associate discount

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in Burlington, New Jersey, is hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist to investigate vendor disputes with accuracy and timeliness.

You will review documentation, communicate findings to internal teams and vendors, and help update policies and procedures. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years AP experience, a high school diploma with business/finance/accounting degree preferred, and proficiency with ERP systems like Oracle.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience with large ERP systems.
• Ability to navigate multiple systems and gather accurate documentation.
• Strong communication with management and external parties.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate vendor disputes accurately and timely.
• Provide clear written and verbal communication to internal and external parties.
• Accumulate supporting documentation to corroborate findings.
• Update departmental policies, processes, and procedures.
• Cross-train in all accounting areas.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Deadline-oriented

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Understanding of controls/SOX

Education

Business Administration/Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Oracle R12

Oracle Purchasing

MicroStrategy

Job description

Position Overview

• Responsible for accurately and timely investigating vendor disputes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Providing clear and concise written and verbal communication to internal and external parties
• Accumulating supporting documentation and reviewing such for completeness and accuracy to corroborate the findings.
• Responsible for updating departmental policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform special projects as directed

A Day In The Life

• Responsible for accurate and timely research of vendor shortage disputes, utilizing analytical tools and the ability to navigate through multiple systems to draw sound conclusions based on results, while maintaining valid and complete supporting documentation for the conclusions
• Timely resolution with business partners.
• Identify and recommend process improvement initiatives and monitoring controls within functional area and escape and resolve issues proactively.
• Review and maintain systems, procedures, and policies around accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines and monitor SOX compliance for all processes and procedures
• Develop and retain a working relationship with Vendor Community, DC associates, Vendor Relations, and other Business Units.
• Perform any additional duties requested by management
• Cross train in all accounting areas

You’ll Come With

Education

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

Experience

3-5 years related Accounts Payable experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of accounts payable operations with large ERP system 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

Pay Range: $15.92 - $22.00/hr.

This position has a target starting salary range of $15.92 to $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.

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 R104862

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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