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Senior Manager Accounts Payable

@ Ollie's Bargain Outlet
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:overseeing payables, managing payments, supervising staff
Requirements Summary:5+ years accounts payable/accounting experience with leadership responsibility, SOX/internal controls knowledge, hands-on AP systems experience, strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills, bachelor’s degree preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SOX
Job Description

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

  • BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
  • BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
  • BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
  • BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
  • BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
  • BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Competitive Benefits    

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage after 30 days of employment.
  • 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment
  • Strong career growth & talent development culture
  • 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
  • Vast array of voluntary benefits

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and execution of the Company's Accounts Payable function, including both Merchandise (Trade) and Expense & Capital accounts payable operations. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of supplier invoices and payments while maintaining a strong internal control environment that supports the Company's financial reporting and SOX compliance obligations.

As a key member of the Finance and Accounting organization, this role partners collaboratively across the Company in a fast-paced, high-growth environment to optimize payment processes, strengthen controls, improve working capital management, and drive operational excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manage and provide oversight for the accuracy and productivity of all activities and processes in Sales Audit and Accounts Payable, including sales/use tax reporting and overseeing sales/use tax audits.
  • Oversee all merchandise invoice processing and supplier payment activities.
  • Monitor aged trade payables and vendor reconciliations.
  • Direct processing of all payments, including merchandise trade, indirect spend, marketing, professional services, occupancy costs, utilities, taxes, and capital expenditures.
  • Ensure invoices are accurately coded to general ledger accounts, departments, locations, and capital projects.
  • Provide guidance, training and leadership for Associates in these functions.
  • Optimize A/P workflows and systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely payments and compliance with corporate policies.
  • Supervise and manage 2 direct reports and approximately 20 indirect reports.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities and maintain a SOX-compliant control environment across all Accounts Payable and Sales Audit processes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting or accounts payable experience, including leadership responsibility.
  • Minimum of 5 years leadership experience with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams.
  • Hands-on experience with AP systems and process automation initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and compliance frameworks relevant to Accounts Payable
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on process discipline and management of deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft office tools.
  • Strong analytical skills with financial data.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and change in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit for an extended period of time at a desk.
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended period of time.
  • Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.
  • Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
  • Ability to bend and twist occasionally.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.