Sr. Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Summary:

The Senior Accounts Payable Accountant serves as a senior-level accounting professional responsible for leading accounts payable operations and supporting key accounting processes that contribute to the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the NMG's financial reporting. This role serves as a functional leader for invoice processing, vendor administration, payment execution, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial controls while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

In addition to managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, the Senior Accounts Payable Accountant applies strong accounting knowledge and analytical judgment to support prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, and other assigned accounting functions. The role partners closely with Finance and business stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and drive operational efficiencies.

This position serves as a subject matter resource for accounts payable processes, mentors Accounts Payable team members, supports audit activities, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, accuracy, and financial stewardship across the organization.

Job Location: Winston Salem, NC; Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Performs and oversees day-to-day accounts payable operations, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices, vendor records, and payment transactions.
• Reviews complex invoice coding, payment requests, and accounting classifications to ensure accurate financial reporting and allocation across organizational dimensions.
• Monitors compliance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and approval requirements, identifying and addressing control gaps or process risks.
• Prepares and reviews month-end journal entries related to prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, recurring expenses, and other assigned accounting areas.
• Performs and reviews balance sheet reconciliations, investigates variances, and ensures timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Supports fixed asset accounting activities, including additions, transfers, disposals, depreciation reviews, and related reconciliations.
• Partners with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor issues, and accounting questions while maintaining strong service levels.
• Ensures vendor master data integrity and W-9 administration to perform annual 1099 reporting processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Supports internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Analyzes accounts payable trends, payment activity, and process performance metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in special projects, system implementations, and process enhancement initiatives that support departmental and organizational objectives.
• Identifies opportunities to improve accounting workflows, automate manual processes, and enhance operational efficiency while maintaining strong financial controls.
• Serves as a functional resource and mentor to Accounts Payable team members, providing guidance, training, and quality review support to promote accuracy and consistency.

Job Competencies:

• Accounts Payable Operations Management: Oversees accounts payable activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and effective vendor relationship management.
• Accounting Knowledge & Financial Acumen: Applies strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial records and reporting.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management: Maintains effective control processes, identifies potential risks, and supports compliance with company policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Financial Analysis & Problem Solving: Evaluates financial information, investigates discrepancies, identifies root causes, and develops practical solutions to complex accounting issues.
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence: Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, enhance controls, and support scalable accounting operations.
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy: Maintains a high degree of precision when reviewing transactions, preparing reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting activities.
• Collaboration & Business Partnership: Builds productive relationships with Finance, Procurement, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve business objectives.
• Coaching & Knowledge Sharing: Provides guidance, training, and support to team members while promoting consistency, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Planning & Priority Management: Effectively manages competing deadlines and multiple responsibilities while maintaining quality and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial accounts payable and general accounting responsibilities.
• Experience preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting activities.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Exhibits strong planning and priority management skills, balancing multiple responsibilities while delivering accurate and timely results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NetSuite ERP
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting requirements, including 1099 compliance
• Experience mentoring or providing functional guidance to accounting or accounts payable staff
• Experience participating in accounting process improvement, automation, or system implementation initiatives

Work Environment:

Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of the workstation and other office equipment. Frequent typing, writing, bending, and twisting. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds. 

General office environment with moderate noise. This position is mostly sedentary, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions. Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time. Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel.

About NMG:

Nationwide Marketing Group works on behalf of thousands of independent appliance, furniture, bedding, electronics, specialty electronics, custom installation, and rent-to-own dealers, helping them grow their businesses and thrive on their own terms. With more than 5,000 members operating some 14,000 storefronts, Nationwide Marketing Group is the largest buying, marketing, and business support organization of its kind, representing billions in combined annual sales across the membership. For more than 50 years, we have remained committed to the independent channel, empowering members with the scale, sophistication, and efficiencies they need to compete while delivering the business intelligence, tools, and resources required to win in a changing marketplace. To learn more, visit nationwidegroup.org or our Nationwide Marketing Group LinkedIn page.

Why You Want to Work Here:

At Nationwide Marketing Group, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the communities we serve. We’re committed to building teams where every individual feels valued, included, and supported to do their best work. Different voices and perspectives do more than broaden our thinking. They help us serve our members better.

But culture at NMG goes beyond our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We’re a community built on collaboration, respect, and a shared drive to help independent businesses thrive. You’ll join a team that celebrates wins together, tackles challenges head-on, and invests in both professional and personal growth.

NMG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable accommodations during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll make sure you have the support you need.

What We’ll Do For You:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus, dependent on role
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with low-cost coverage options
• Employer paid basic life and AD&D
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• MetLife supplemental insurance options
• Matching 401(k) with 100 percent vesting
• Open PTO policy, paid holidays, and ten weeks of paid parental leave
• Business casual work environment
• Rewards and recognition platform where you can earn points and redeem for merchandise
• Discounts on electronics, cell phones, travel, wellness, health and auto, pet insurance, and more 

**Review of applications will continue until the position is filled**