Accounts Payable & Inventory Accounting Manager

Accounts Payable & Inventory Accounting Manager Location: Horsham, PA — Onsite Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Position Overview The Accounts Payable & Inventory Accounting Manager leads the accounting function responsible for inventory-related accounts payable transactions within a high-volume distribution environment. This role oversees purchase order, receipt, and invoice matching activities; receiving and pricing discrepancies; vendor reconciliations; credits and rebates; COGS variance activity; and related financial exceptions. The Accounts Payable & Inventory Accounting Manager provides leadership to a multi-level team and partners closely with Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Receiving, Inventory Control, and Finance to ensure the accuracy and financial integrity of inventory-related vendor transactions. This role requires strong Accounts Payable and accounting experience combined with an understanding of inventory transaction flows. The ideal candidate is focused on exception resolution, financial controls, team development, and continuous process improvement while operating in accordance with Turn 14 Distribution, Inc.'s Core Values and corporate philosophy. Responsibilities Embody Turn 14 Distribution, Inc. Core Values every day. Lead the Inventory Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of inventory-related vendor invoices, credit memos, purchase orders, receipts, and associated financial transactions. Hire, train, coach, and develop employees to strengthen team performance, capability, engagement, and retention in partnership with Human Resources. Manage team workload and priorities to support fluctuations in receiving volume, business activity, and operational demands. Complete performance assessments and goal setting for direct reports while overseeing the quality and consistency of performance management activities throughout the department. Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor, pricing, receiving, reconciliation, and inventory-related financial discrepancies. Partner with Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Receiving, Inventory Control, and Finance to ensure the accurate and timely recording of inventory-related transactions and resolution of operational exceptions. Oversee purchase order, receipt, and invoice matching activities and related exception management, including GRPO, receiving discrepancies, vendor statement reconciliations, unidentified items, invoice exceptions, and investigations. Monitor open purchase orders, receiving discrepancies, and related exceptions; collaborate with stakeholders to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Monitor vendor aging and resolve outstanding invoices, credits, discrepancies, and reconciliation items. Resolve and report recurring pricing and terms discrepancies in partnership with Accounting and Purchasing leadership. Monitor and manage COGS variance activity, identify recurring trends, and partner with stakeholders to implement corrective actions. Develop and maintain processes to ensure timely identification, collection, and application of vendor credits, rebates, and stock returns. Monitor vendor prepayments and early-pay discount opportunities and coordinate appropriate actions with internal stakeholders. Partner with Finance leadership to support month-end close activities, reconciliations, inventory-related exception resolution, and financial reporting requirements. Support internal and external audit activities related to inventory and vendor accounting operations. Drive continuous improvement across inventory accounting, vendor reconciliation, receiving validation, and transaction matching processes through process redesign, automation, and effective operational controls. Maintain operational and financial reporting that identifies trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for process improvement. Monitor applicable ticketing and workflow systems to ensure timely response and resolution of issues. Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly reporting and adapt reporting as business needs evolve. Support business acquisitions and integrations as they relate to inventory and vendor accounting processes. Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes within a high-volume, inventory-intensive environment. Strong understanding of inventory-related vendor accounting, purchase order transactions, receiving processes, and purchase order, receipt, and invoice matching controls. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and drive issues through resolution. Excellent organizational and time management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing business needs simultaneously. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with vendors, employees, leadership, and cross-functional business partners. Strong ERP knowledge and understanding of transaction flows across purchasing, receiving, inventory, Accounts Payable, and accounting functions. Sound judgment and decision-making skills, including knowing when escalation is necessary. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities. Ability to provide constructive feedback, recognize performance, and foster accountability. Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions. Qualifications Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum of five years of progressive Accounts Payable and accounting experience within a high-volume, inventory-intensive environment. Demonstrated experience leading an Accounts Payable or vendor accounting team required. Experience with inventory-related vendor transactions, purchase order controls, receiving discrepancies, vendor reconciliations, credits, and ERP workflows required. Experience working in an inventory-intensive environment, such as distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, automotive, or supply chain operations, is strongly preferred. Experience leading a multi-level team structure, including supervisory-level direct reports, preferred. Experience partnering cross-functionally with Purchasing, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Control, Receiving, and Finance. Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Drive. SAP ERP experience required. There at Every Turn: Our Benefits Competitive Pay Structure Benefits Available Day 1 Generous PTO and Paid Holidays 401(K) Match Tuition Reimbursement Company-Sponsored Events Subsidized Part Purchasing Program Why Turn 14 Distribution? At Turn 14 Distribution, we're passionate about the automotive aftermarket and the people who help drive our business forward. Our success is built on collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and a commitment to our customers and one another. If you're an experienced accounting leader who enjoys solving complex problems, developing teams, and improving processes in a fast-paced distribution environment, we'd love to have you join us at Turn 14 Distribution. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turn 14 Distribution, Inc.