Payable Associate II

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Manage a portfolio of strategic vendor accounts which includes the timely and accurate processing of invoices for payment, investigation and resolution of reconciling items, and fostering strong partnerships with vendors. Completion of cost and general ledger account reconciliations as well as generating reports and ad-hoc analysis as required. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Payment Processing and Vendor Relationship Management:

• Process payments for a portfolio of our largest and most strategic vendors ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Resolve shipping quantity and pricing issues which is dependent on cross functional collaboration with buyers, supply chain, and vendor partners.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with vendors to foster productive, cost-effective partnerships that will be mutually beneficial to both organizations.
• Continuously review processes to identify opportunities for enhancements and improvements.

Cost and Account Reconciliations:

• Reconcile cost variances and calculate adjustments as needed. Ensure account in balance at end of month.
• Assist in month-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Process payments to the prepaid inventory account in addition to preparing end of month account reconciliation and summary for leadership review.

Reporting and Ad hoc Requests:

• Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports and metrics.
• Generate standard weekly and monthly reports identifying vendor trends.
• Prepare vendor balance reporting at a detailed and/or summarized level and highlighting key trends.

Training and Support:

• Contribute to new hire training process on key systems.
• Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Complete close out tasks withing payment dispute database to appropriately resolve disputes.
• Provide back-up support to process daily interface of approved payables from matching subsystem to ERP. Includes resolution of transaction out of balances to the general ledger.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• One to three years of experience
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience

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