Manager, Accounting

The Accounts Payable Manager is an integral, hands on member of the Merchandise Accounting leadership team and is responsible for leading the day to day operational execution of a high volume Accounts Payable organization. This role requires a leader who is comfortable working in the details, thrives in a fast paced, deadline driven environment, and actively contributes alongside the team to ensure accurate, timely, and well controlled payment processing.

This position is accountable for financial integrity within the Accounts Payable control function through the documentation and execution of internal accounting controls, best practices, and appropriate checks and balances. The ideal candidate brings a practical, “roll up your sleeves” mindset, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and consistently finds ways to get work done while improving processes.

The Accounts Payable Manager will play a key role in driving efficiencies, managing supplier relationships, developing meaningful metrics, and coaching team members, while also being involved in the design and implementation of Auto Zone’s new ERP system.

• Lead and actively manage the daily operational activities and KPIs of a high volume Accounts Payable team across the SSC and BTSSC, with a strong focus on execution and accuracy
• Serve as a hands on, contributing leader who is comfortable getting into the details to resolve issues, remove roadblocks, and support the team during peak periods
• Support internal and external customers by directly addressing payment processing questions, exceptions, and escalations
• Identify, prioritize, and implement practical process improvements that strengthen internal controls while improving efficiency and throughput
• Partner closely with the AP Vendor Relations Manager to proactively identify and resolve issues that could lead to merchandising vendor disputes
• Review and approve daily payment cycles, ensuring payments are accurate, properly supported, and approved prior to release
• Accommodate internal and external audit requests and ensure documentation and controls are consistently maintained
• Develop, coach, and mentor exempt and non exempt team members, setting clear expectations for accountability, ownership, and results
• Contribute to ERP design and implementation efforts, including process definition, testing, and stabilization activities
• Perform other responsibilities as business needs evolve

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of five years of progressive management experience, preferably within a high volume Accounts Payable environment
• Strong, hands on working knowledge of Accounts Payable operations (invoice processing, payment cycles, vendor inquiries, controls)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, build reconciliations, and support operational decision making
• Proven ability to operate effectively in environments with ambiguity, competing priorities, and constant deadlines
• Experience developing, documenting, and implementing procedures and process improvements
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
• Experience with SAP S/4
  
  HANA or large ERP implementations is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a leadership team while also being willing to dive into the details when needed