• Supervise a team of 4 - 6 Accounts Payable merchandise processors ensuring accurate and timely processing of all merchandise related transactions <br>• Monitoring team activities to ensure discount opportunities are taken and EDI exceptions are being resolved timely <br>• Maintain working knowledge of PO (purchase order) processing & suggest improvements to internal controls <br>• Coordinate with other departments to resolve any discrepancies or issues regarding payments <br>• Ensure team members are efficiently using the current available programs and facilitating trainings for noted areas of improvement <br>• Oversee implementation and use of automation tools around merchandise processing, including but not limited to existing programs and future ERP enhancements <br>• Maintain KPIs and statistics for the merchandise team and regularly communicate statistics/trends with the team and for management review <br>• Train and mentor team members to improve their skills and performance <br>• Assist team with invoice volume/issue resolution as needed <br>• Participate in the preparation of the annual audit <br>• Ensure compliance with all company requirements and professional standards <br><br>Qualifications:<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or with 5 or more years of proven Accounts Payable experience in a similar role, preferably in a supervisory position
