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At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.
Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details

Coordinates workflow for Exception Processing Team and is responsible for analytical processes such as receipt corrections, prepayment of discount invoices, potential liability in discrepancies between ordered and billed receipts, and/or filing of freight claims. Enters invoices and processes vendor account adjustment transactions to ensure a complete and accurate resolution of issues in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, SOX Controls, merchandise vendor agreements and company policies and procedures.

§ Handles fact-finding, analysis and problem resolution, using all available and appropriate tools, including GOLD, Infor (Lawson), Island Pacific, Freight Carrier Internet websites, on-line computer systems, and spreadsheet software.

§ Conducts multipart research to resolve discrepancies between POs, invoices, and/or DC receipts using all available media to ensure accurate vendor payments and account balances.

§ Maintains, utilizes, and/or updates batch edit reports and Accounts Payable databases for prepaid invoices, potential pricing liabilities, and/or freight claims, ensuring the integrity of the information to guarantee collection of monies due Dollar General.

§ Prepares, calculates, and uploads corrective adjustment transactions to the payable system, general ledger, or stock ledger.

§ Communicates verbally and/or in writing with coworkers, merchandising, vendors, and other internal and external contacts to verify, inform, clarify, and request information, answer vendor account- or process-related questions, and resolve vendor account discrepancies or disputes.

§ Analyzes vendor invoices, purchase orders and DC receivers to understand and resolve recurring vendor-related shortages, or other issues.

§ Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles GL accounts by period for accurate accounting.

§ Updates supervisor on significant workflow issues or opportunities. For example, notifies supervisor of recurring errors in work, policies and procedures, and computer-generated screens and reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

§ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

§ Excellent mathematical/computational skills.

§ Superior organizational skills with ability to efficiently coordinate and prioritize ones own work, the work of others, and meet department quantity and quality standards of production.

§ In-depth knowledge of accounting and retail industry, including an understanding of the order-shipping-billing-receiving cycle.

§ Ability to analyze and resolve specific, sometimes complex, vendor-related accounting and payment exceptions or problems, interacting with the vendors, Freight Carriers, Merchandising, Transportation/Logistics and Distribution Departments as well as other areas of Dollar General, as may be required.

§ Inquisitive with the ability to think creatively to resolve issues that fall outside of normal procedures.

§ Knowledge of and skilled in the use of personal computers, including the use of the Internet, standard e-mail, spreadsheet and word processing software packages such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

§ Ability to collaborate with different levels of management and build consensus.

§ Customer service driven with the ability to be a team player.

§ Self-motivated and dependable.

Qualifications

Work Experience or Education

Associates Degree in Business or Logistics and a minimum of two years of experience in a Transportation or Accounts Payable environment is preferred; equivalent education and/or related work experience considered.

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