What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at The Paper Store?
TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store, Uncharted and Gifts & More, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile—creating a space that sparks joy with every visit.
Position Overview: The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the operations of the Accounts Payable team. This person will set strategy and develop procedures to ensure the efficient and accurate processing of invoices and payments, that AP is complete for month-end close, and mentors and trains the AP staff. This is a highly visible, hands-on role which includes invoice matching, processing payments, vendor service and front-line communication with all departments on invoice/vendor related issues.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Be a TPS Brand Ambassador. Contribute to the TPS commitment of fostering a positive culture by encouraging open communication, and maintaining confidential information as required
- Manage workflow of AP staff members, monitor metrics & KPI’s for even workload
- Supervise AP inboxes and communications to ensure all are answered timely
- Identify opportunities for staff development & training
- Review and document AP processes targeting areas for continuous process improvement
- Develop procedures for efficiency and effectiveness
- Full cycle accounts payable, including three-way invoice match, GL coding, and payment preparation
- Collaborate with Buying & Ops teams to increase match rate and resolve vendor/invoice issues
- Ensure adherence to invoice authorization and T&E policies
- Handles time-sensitive payments with understanding of urgency
- Review and prepare Y/E 1099 reporting
- Support the accounting team with monthly close process and year end audit as needed
- Other Ad hoc projects and requests as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 4 years of hands-on Accounts Payable or related accounting experience
- Experience leading a team of three with an emphasis on coaching, professional development, accountability, and positive team culture
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and controls
- Self-motivated and able to deliver on detailed tasks
- Thrives in challenging environments
- Excellent communication amongst co-workers, vendors, and management
- Attention to detail, deadline oriented, and reliable
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines
- Comfortable in a technologically heavy environment using multiple software platforms
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Experience in retail and/or with Great Plains and V360 is a plus
- Ability to work 3 days/week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MA.
TPS Group Holdings is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.
This range reflects what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at this location at the time of this posting.