Accounts Payable Associate

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Chesapeake, VA, USA
In-Office
20-23 Hourly
Junior
Retail
The Role
Processes and verifies vendor invoices, matches invoices with purchase orders and receiving records, reconciles discrepancies and vendor statements, and supports timely payments. The role responds to vendor inquiries, maintains documentation, prepares accounts payable reports, supports audits and month-end activities, ensures compliance with policies and tax requirements, and collaborates with Purchasing, Receiving, and internal business partners to resolve issues and improve processes.
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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.


About Your Role:

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:

Invoice Processing & Payment Support

  • 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

Vendor Management & Reconciliation

  • 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

Reporting & Compliance

  • 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • 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

Your Required Skills and Experience:

  • 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

Preferred Requirements:

  • 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

Start Rate = $20.00 - $22.75 based on experience.


Your Perks and Benefits:

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement plans with matching contribution
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Educational Assistance
  • Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
  • And much more!

Who We Are:

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.


Join our team today and discover The Value of 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.


Full time

500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

AP/AR

Dollar Tree

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles and accounts payable processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong 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

Dollar Tree Stores Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dollar Tree Stores and has not been reviewed or approved by Dollar Tree Stores.

  • Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match on the first 5% is offered to eligible associates, with service requirements noted. This creates a clear savings pathway that company materials consistently highlight.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows associates to buy company stock at a discount, with recent materials citing about a 15% discount. This provides an additional ownership avenue alongside regular pay.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental, maternity, and adoption leave are listed, with additional programs supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy for eligible associates. Family-planning resources and related supports are referenced in current benefits guides.

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The Company
HQ: Chesapeake, VA
57,004 Employees

What We Do

Dollar Tree remains committed to our original mission: giving our customers extreme value at low prices. Employing more than 150,000 associates across a network of 9,000 stores and 18 distribution centers in North America, we’re fulfilling that mission more now than ever before. We see an exciting path forward as we continue to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you. Join our team today and discover The Value of You!

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