Senior Manager, Merch Accounting

The Senior Manager, Merchandise Accounting, is an integral part of the Merchandise Accounting leadership team.  This position is responsible for leading teams to ensure accurate, efficient, and compliant payments and resolution of disputes.  In addition, this role will be an integral part of the SAP implementation project team, responsible for implementing changes across the Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations organization while enhancing key controls and compliance.

• Manage key aspects of Vendor Relations and Accounts Payable including the timely payment of vendor invoices, timely resolution of vendor disputes and complete system testing and documentation for system upgrades and projects
• Fully engage as a PTP core team member and support the ERP Implementation activities related to all aspects of Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations.
• Coordinate efforts to build synergies and drive process improvements across the Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations Teams while enhancing key controls
• Provide strategic direction on key KPI’s for Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations Teams
• Manage and develop exempt and nonexempt personnel as a best-in-class Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations department
• Work across the organization with functional areas to address and resolve vendor issues
• Mentor, coach and develop the Accounts Payable and Vendor Relations teams through cross training, establishment of objectives, communication of policies and procedures, and constructive discipline.
• Manage, maintain, and publish the AutoZone Disbursement Policy
• Accommodate internal and external audit requests
• Other key responsibilities as identified

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a minimum of seven years related experience or equivalent required.  Master’s Degree preferred
• 5 years Management experience
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SQL
• Strong procedure development and implementation skills, and demonstrated process improvement ability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet constant deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively across department functions
• Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Verbal)