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Role Description

As a Staff Accountant – AP Operations focused on our day-to-day accounting operations, you will be a key member of the Accounting Team and partner with business leaders to support our customers and vendors for our Book Fairs and Kids Club business.

• Facilitate and help manage the full cycle Accounts Payable (AP) process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval, payment processing, and vendor communication
• Independently prepare vendor reconciliations and update underlying systems to properly reflect our liabilities
• Assist with cash forecast required to support the business
• Manage all general ledger coding, approvals, and communication with cross-functional teams for vendor management
• Reconcile the general ledger each month for accounts payable, prepaids, and accruals and identify any accruals required as part of the close process
• Process and manage annual 1099 reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in compliance with IRS regulations
• Work with management and executive team to estimate cash requirements and forecast
• Implement, adhere to, and assist in revisions to the system of internal controls
• Cross-functional communication with other departments to improve financial statement source data
• Ad hoc reporting and presenting of analysis to all levels of management
• Other special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role
• Proficiency in Tipalti, Ramp and/or Oracle NetSuite is preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practices
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment

Requirements

• Meets (or beats) deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail, very detail-oriented
• Communication, Collaboration, and Teamwork are your ways of working
• Works independently and manages time effectively
• Loves when the numbers tie out and enjoys a good reconciliation
• Handles a wide variety of responsibilities and tight deadlines
• Works cross-functionally with other departments and business leaders
• Works with and analyzes large data sets
• Ability to take the lead on projects
• Have a keen sense of curiosity to ask questions and learn

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability insurance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible work schedules
• Flexible time off