Team Lead, Ops Accounting

Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading Accounts Payable (A/P) functions, including leading team members, processes, and systems that contribute to ensuring that all invoices, debit and credit memos are processed correctly, paid in a timely manner, and general ledger accounts/metrics are appropriately maintained and analyzed. This position is also responsible for collaborating with multiple internal functional teams and external vendors to maintain accurate A/P data and efficient processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Coach, retain, and assist with hiring A/P team members in order to ensure accurate and efficient processing of data through all of the A/P systems and processes.
• Facilitate team member reviews, check-ins, and AP team business reviews.
• Lead all A/P processes and ensure the team is using best practices.
• Evaluate current processes and implement new processes to improve the effectiveness of the department. Communicate changes to appropriate parties both inside and outside of Tractor Supply Company (TSC).
• Prepare and distribute monthly department operating metrics with year-over-year comparisons to identify root causes of performance issues or A/P related risks. Implement changes to improve any related issues.
• Work with the merchandising teams, stores, distribution centers and external vendors to resolve invoice variances and vendor disputes.
• Work with vendors and Informational Technology (IT) departments to resolve suspended invoices.
• Ensure all internal and external A/P questions are addressed by the team in a timely manner.
• Make judgments on paybacks for vendor disputes and other adjustments to upper management.
• Review requested vendor statements for resolution of outstanding invoices and credit memos, as they relate to open receipts.
• Review A/P electronic data interchange (EDI) functions and train team members who review electronically transmit invoice data.
• Ensure TSC is taking advantage of credit terms to the greatest extent possible while also maximizing opportunities for cash discounts for early payment.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of direct experience within an Accounts Payable role or experience in a high volume Accounting department.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Professional Certifications: None

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Systems, Applications, and Processes (SAP)
• Ability to proactively identify development opportunities
• Ability to create individual improvement plans to improve and maintain team morale and retention.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending
• Reaching overhead
• Lifting up to 20 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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