Senior Manager, Merch Accounting

About the role

The Senior Manager, Merchandise Accounting is an integral part of the Merchandise Accounting leadership team. This position leads teams to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payments and resolution of disputes. The role is also a key part of the SAP implementation project team, responsible for implementing changes across the Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations organization while enhancing key controls and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage key aspects of Vendor Relations and Accounts Payable, including the timely payment of vendor invoices, resolution of vendor disputes, and complete system testing and documentation for system upgrades and projects.
• Fully engage as a PTP core team member and support ERP Implementation activities related to all aspects of Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations.
• Coordinate efforts to build synergies and drive process improvements across the Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations Teams while enhancing key controls.
• Provide strategic direction on key KPIs for Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations Teams.
• Manage and develop exempt and nonexempt personnel to build a best-in-class Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations department.
• Work across the organization with functional areas to address and resolve vendor issues.
• Mentor, coach, and develop the Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations teams through cross-training, establishment of objectives, communication of policies and procedures, and constructive discipline.
• Manage, maintain, and publish the AutoZone Disbursement Policy.
• Accommodate internal and external audit requests.
• Perform other key responsibilities as identified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a minimum of seven years of related experience or equivalent required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Five years of management experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SQL.
• Strong procedure development and implementation skills, with demonstrated process improvement ability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet constant deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across department functions.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).