Accounts Payable Specialist

Introduction

The Accountant Specialist will be part of a small, dynamic, and an integral member of the Finance & Accounting team. Excellent opportunity for someone with exposure to all the finance aspects in the Fashion business (Retail, Wholesale and Ecommerce).

• Full Cycle for all Vendor Invoices
  -Expenses and Finished Goods Purchases.
• Process AP upload of invoices into the system ensuring correct General Ledger codes and cost centers imports.
• Setup payments in the banks for final release.
• Ensure payments are made timely and in accordance with cash flow.
• Request and review monthly vendor statements & reconcile any differences.
• Bank reconciliation, ensuring all the journal entries are correctly posted.
• Maintain 1099 vendor listing and Sales Tax filling and Commercial Rent Tax.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts, with emphasis on working capital accounts.
• Assist with Budget and monthly closing functions of the financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company standards, controls and policies.
• Prepare and file tax forms and other administration forms as needed.
• Ad hoc duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• At least 2 years accounting experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Advance MS Excel and Word skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to interact professionally with co-worker, management & vendors as applicable.

• Fashion Apparel background.

Takes responsibility for own actions; maintains objective view in negative situations; maintains a mature problem solving attitude while dealing with pressure or conflict; is optimistic; effectively copes with and manages stress; uses reason when discussing emotional topics.

Exercises independent judgment within appropriate limits; consistently confront problems in an effective way; defends ideas/opinions within reason and effectively.

Does more than is minimally required; makes productive use of time in the absence of supervision; sets and maintains time frames; willing to commit to working until objectives is accomplished.

Uses time effectively; is productive; is able to efficiently complete a large volume of quality work; is detailed oriented.

Knows when and how to communicate; listens effectively; is able to clearly present information in a clear and concise manner.

Is able to communicate with others in an amicable manner while building rapport; is able to establish good relationships with associates outside the department; collaborate well with others; exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to the team.

Salary range: $55k-$65k