Be responsible for overseeing the day- to- day operations of the merchandise accounts payable department, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, managing vendor relationships, and supervising and coaching the accounts payable staff.
- Supervise, train, and coach the accounts payable staff, and conduct performance appraisals
- Assist with month- end closing, audit requests, and other accounting projects as needed
- Monitor and reconcile accounts payable transactions and balances, and prepare monthly reports and analysis
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve any issuesdiscrepancies
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and petty cash transactions
- Implement and maintain internal controls and best practices for accounts payable processes
- Review and approve invoices and payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures
Be responsible for overseeing the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of store and office expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and providing financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
- Collaborate with other departments and functions to support business objectives and initiatives
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts for store and office expenses, and monitor actual performance against targets
- Assist with audit requests, ad hoc projects, and other duties as assigned
- Lead and supervise the store and office cost management team, and provide coaching and guidance
- Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards to senior management and stakeholders
- Analyze store and office cost variances, identify trends and issues, and provide recommendations for improvement
- Implement and maintain internal controls and best practices for store and office cost management processes
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, accounting standards, and tax regulations
