Accounts Payable Associate

Your attention to detail, analytical mindset, and commitment to accuracy make you a great fit for our Accounts Payable Associate position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

As an Accounts Payable Associate at Dollar Tree’s corporate office, you'll play a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by ensuring vendor invoices are processed accurately and efficiently. You'll collaborate with internal business partners and vendors to resolve payment issues, maintain compliance with company policies, and support timely invoice processing in a high-volume environment.

Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and invoice uploads accurately and in a timely manner
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation to validate payment requests
• Analyze and reconcile invoice discrepancies across multiple systems
• Review invoices for tax compliance and accuracy
• Ensure invoices are properly coded and processed according to company procedures

• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding items
• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly
• Partner with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment and invoice-related issues
• Maintain supporting documentation and records related to vendor transactions
• Build positive working relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders

• Prepare and maintain accounts payable reports and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable regulations
• Assist with audits and documentation requests as needed
• Monitor transactions for accuracy and identify potential process improvements
• Support month-end and year-end accounts payable activities

• Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with internal business partners regarding accounts payable processes and status updates
• Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned
• Support process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and accuracy within Accounts Payable

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and customer service

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms
• Experience reconciling complex vendor accounts and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Knowledge of tax compliance requirements related to accounts payable processing

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value. It's what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform, and we know that this path starts with you.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.