Senior Specialist, Accounts Payable

Ross Stores, Inc. • Dublin, CA • 5h ago

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

Success . Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving

Career growth . We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork . We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Respond to Vendor inquiries regarding invoice status, payment details, shortage claims, and other miscellaneous payment deductions in a timely and professional manner. Identify and resolve issues that result in late payments to ensure future payments are made timely. Maintain strong vendor relations for assigned vendors by ensuring their accounts are current.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Research and resolve disputed shortage and cost difference chargebacks. Determine validity of shortage disputes based on receiving activity and adjustments. Obtain buyer approval for cost difference chargebacks. Prepare credit memos to reimburse when appropriate and update the Departments' Dispute Tracking log.

Promote the advancement of the company's Anticipation Program that provides vendors with early payments for a discounted amount, by communicating and educating our vendors of the early payment opportunity. Calculate discount, obtain proper approvals, and complete voucher updates to execute the process.

Prepare express check/wire payment requests (as needed): complete and process all documents pertaining to the payment request

Utilize the MERA system to do research and monitor tasks list for documents needed from vendor. Work closely with APM specialist to resolve vendor payment issues or request for paperwork

Manage email backlog, tasks, projects by prioritizing and working with management to gauge priority levels

Provide supplier account summaries to management when requested

Complete daily production log.

Work closely with suppliers to escalate any payment related issues to management timely

COMPETENCIES

Collaboration

Leading by Example

Communicates Effectively

Ensures Accountability & Execution

Manages Conflict

Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes

Strong communication skills

Results Driven/Organizational Agility

Ability to Multi-Task/With strong task management skills

Problem Solving/Technical Competence

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

2-4 years' work experience, preferably in Finance or Accounting

Experience in working in a high-volume processing environment

Great communication skills and customer service experience

Knowledge of AP applications on a major computerized system

Individual must be self-directed, but also able to work as a team member

Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites with an intermediate knowledge of excel

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma/GED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer

Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically

This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback

However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role $23.61 to $37.55. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

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