POSITION SUMMARY
Completes payments and controls expenses including but not limited to, receiving, processing, verifying, and reporting of expenditures for payment. Implement and coordinate accounts payable processes; analyze reports, KPIs and follow legislative and internal policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serve as the primary contact for European Brands accounts payable activity; maintain strong relationships with third party vendors Complete treasury functions related to ACH, checks and wires including but not limited to preparing ACH and weekly check runs; processing and auditing ACH, checks, wires, and commissions; upload to bank and print in house checks Receive, verify, audit and analyze tax applications Complete proper vendor accrual for items which have not been invoiced or received; collaborate with responsible personnel(s) for review; process payments for assigned accounts Review and activate new vendors including but not limited to, documentation of W-9’s, ACH/paper check paperwork, invoice/contract/purchase order and verifying federal ID number Resolve contract, invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation; issue stop-payments or other amendments including but not limited to requesting and validating credit memos Review, reconcile, research and correct vendor statements; ensure compliance of vendor files; maintain internal and external vendor relationships; communicate work flow items to respective management of departments to resolve issues. Research, recommend and implement AP process improvement initiatives for work flow items including but not limited to purchase order, goods receipts, and service entry problems. Provide information for audits including but not limited to quarterly and annual audits and month end closing in collaboration with accounting Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

License/Certifications
N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITITES (KSA’s)

Knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills\ Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently and within a team environment Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills Must demonstrate strong attention to detail Ability to maintain good working relationships with vendors and other employees.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.