Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position.
Direct a team of approximately 55 associates to process all Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada accounts payable and receivable transactions, including, but not limited to, rent, capital expenditures, merchandise (import and domestic), operating expenses, and freight, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with pertinent regulations.  Establish and maintain adequate and appropriate internal controls for these functions and manage relationships with internal and external entities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities  -  Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance
 Ensure compliance with corporate policies and generally accepted accounting principles including:Proper level of approval for all AP and AR transactionsPay cycles and payment types (check, EFT, LC, WT, etc.)Discounts, credits, and outstanding AR and AP debit balancesVendor discrepancy and dispute proceduresRevenue recognition Maintain an effective system of internal controls over the payable and receivable process, compliant with regulatory requirements, such as:Monthly AP and AR close proceduresProcess flow and internal control documentationRegulatory reporting, such as 1099’sVendor file maintenanceInternal and external auditors Business continuity planningReview and approval of all daily pay cycles, merchandise payments via WT and LC, and all other miscellaneous WT or off cycle paymentsMonthly review and reporting to management of aged AR balancesPreparation of monthly AR GL account reconciliations and journal entriesIdentify and implement process improvementsDevelop performance metrics and service levelsDevelop new processes to support non-traditional merchandise payment methods Maintain a working knowledge of all boundary systems interfacing invoices into Lawson including, but not limited to, MMS, Retek, Ariba, Concur, Tango, and Kyriba Identify and implement cost reduction opportunitiesManage and ensure adequate and efficient staffing with requisite trainingProvide educational, personal development, and team building opportunitiesDevelop the annual budget for Accounts Payable and explain monthly variances  Work with Treasury to support cash forecasting and maximize cash flowProvide guidance in regard to customer service to internal and external customers including business analysis, reports, and researchManage document retention for Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts ReceivableMinimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.Strong financial accounting knowledge (10 years minimum experience)Superior interpersonal and communication skills (Written, Verbal, Listening and Presentation)Proven ability to manage, mentor and direct dynamic teams (exempt and non-exempt)Ability to utilize metrics to measure and improve performanceStrong computer skills - Excel/Power Point/Word expert; ability to write data queriesStrong decision making abilityAbility to interact effectively cross-functionally and among all levels of the organization High energy and self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentOrganized, detailed-oriented and multi-task drivenInteractive and proactive in responding to departmental related issues as they occurBachelor’s Degree in business-related field
Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required.CAPP- Certified A/P ProfessionalCPA – Certified Public Accountant