Manager Accounts Payable

Brand: Aaron's
Req# C0A0014

Description: Aaron’s has a long legacy as an industry leader, with continued growth regardless of the economy.  In business since 1955, we have grown to over 2,000 stores across North America built on a foundation of excellence, customer focus, quality products and services.  Personally and professionally, we hold ourselves to high standards and an unwavering commitment to do what’s right; treating every individual with respect, compassion and integrity.  We are highly invested in the communities we serve through our community outreach programs, donating time, products and services locally and nationally.   As a potential Aaron’s Associate, you’ll share our purpose and passion for making a real difference in the lives of others and the rewards that come from creating strong personal connections for life.  You’ll be a contributing team member in an environment that embraces challenge and has a strong drive to achieve.  We like to set the bar high, roll up our sleeves and work together to out-perform the competition.  You’ll have an opportunity to work in an environment which prides itself on recognizing and rewarding top performers.   Summary: The general purpose of the position is to manage the daily operation of Inventory Control which encompasses inventory, freight, parts payables and returned merchandise. This position will also p rovide leadership and overall guidance to the department to ensure the staff meets established quality and productivity standards with a high degree of accuracy.     Duties: - Team Development - training and cross-training, reviewing and redistributing workloads, department meetings, morale - Resolutions - addressing and resolving escalated issues from Leads and Supervisors. - Month end processes - Standard entries, Service Center Feed. Reconciliations, freight accrual, Woodhaven checks, misc. JEs, receipt loads, etc. - Associate Relations - counseling staff members according to Aaron’s policies. Conducting mid-year job dialogues and year end performance reviews. - Reports/ePayables - Monitor daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports. Take action where necessary.  Includes, price variance, accrual, RMA aging, vendor aging, Macola RNI, unapproved Lawson, etc. Monitor daily AP520 and EDI processes, special projects. Ensure Supervisors are monitoring and working Datamatics queues and Inventory Specialist queues. Background / Experience / Education: ·         7 years Accounts Payable experience , some management of several associates ·         High School Diploma, some college preferred with study in the area of Finance and Accounting     Required Skills: ·         Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite ·         Preferred knowledge of Lawson and ImageNow       As an Associate Resources Operation Specialist at Aaron’s, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes: ·         Life insurance ·         Disability benefits ·         Employee Purchase Discounts ·         Paid time off including vacation days, sick days and holidays ·         Ongoing training and development ·         Medical, dental & vision insurance ·         401(k) plan ·                             A drug screen and criminal background investigation are required before beginning employment at Aaron’s.  A job performance reference check is also required.   Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Primary Location: 1015 Cobb Place Blvd
Kennesaw, GEORGIA
30144