Job Information
Dollar Tree Director of Accounts Payable & Receivable in Chesapeake, Virginia
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 transactions
Pay cycles and payment types (check, EFT, LC, WT, etc.)
Discounts, credits, and outstanding AR and AP debit balances
Vendor discrepancy and dispute procedures
Revenue 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 procedures
Process flow and internal control documentation
Regulatory reporting, such as 1099’s
Vendor file maintenance
Internal and external auditors
Business continuity planning
Review and approval of all daily pay cycles, merchandise payments via WT and LC, and all other miscellaneous WT or off cycle payments
Monthly review and reporting to management of aged AR balances
Preparation of monthly AR GL account reconciliations and journal entries
Identify and implement process improvements
Develop performance metrics and service levels
Develop 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 opportunities
Manage and ensure adequate and efficient staffing with requisite training
Provide educational, personal development, and team building opportunities
Develop the annual budget for Accounts Payable and explain monthly variances
Work with Treasury to support cash forecasting and maximize cash flow
Provide guidance in regard to customer service to internal and external customers including business analysis, reports, and research
Manage document retention for Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable
Minimum 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 performance
Strong computer skills - Excel/Power Point/Word expert; ability to write data queries
Strong decision making ability
Ability 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 environment
Organized, detailed-oriented and multi-task driven
Interactive and proactive in responding to departmental related issues as they occur
Bachelor’s Degree in business-related field
Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required.
CAPP- Certified A/P Professional
CPA – Certified Public Accountant