Ulla Johnson Inc Hiring for ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST at New York, New York Full Time

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Our high-end contemporary brand is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support our Finance & Operations Team.  This position will report to our Accounting Manager.  With an ever-expanding customer base and brand visibility this is a great opportunity to join our rapidly growing company. The ideal candidate should have an obsessive eye for detail, be extremely organized, and have a strong work ethic. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter all bills for office & stores and prepare weekly check and wire payments to vendors
• Maintain the accounts payable mailbox by ensuring all invoices and inquiries are handled in a timely manner
• Work with colleagues to ensure all invoices receive proper review and approval
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors and build a trustworthy and reliable relationships with vendors and colleagues
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Book all credit card transactions into accounting system
• Petty Cash Reconciliations for corporate office & store
• Prepare vendor’s 1099s
• Help to implement new accounts payable processes
• Assist with various accounting projects

Desired Skills and Experience Requirements

• BS in Business, Accounting, or Finance
• 2+ years of general accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word
• Knowledge of QuickBooks & RLM a plus
• Extremely organized and detail organized
• Proactive self-starter
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Quick learner that strives in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in a retail company