Accounts Payable Specialist – Temporary Position (Manhattan, NYC)
A leading luxury goods firm is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to provide coverage while they recruit for a permanent hire. This is an on-site role, 5 days per week in Manhattan.
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable for vendor invoices, including expenses and finished goods purchases
- Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve variances before data entry
- Accurately code invoices to the appropriate GL accounts and cost centers
- Set up payments in banking systems for final release
- Oversee the cash-pooling process and book journal entries accordingly
- Ensure timely payments in alignment with cash flow needs
- Review and reconcile vendor statements, resolving any discrepancies
- Apply all applicable vendor credits and discounts
- Maintain organized vendor files and promptly address vendor inquiries
- Monitor and reconcile AP transactions and aging reports
- Ensure compliance with W-9 requirements and maintain the 1099 vendor listing
- Assist with audit preparations and support as needed
- Participate in month-end close processes for AP
- Perform ad hoc duties as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred)
- At least 1 year of accounting experience (retail/fashion apparel industry preferred)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel & Word (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, HLOOKUPs)
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and interact professionally with vendors and internal teams
This role presents an opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team at a globally recognized brand. While there is possibility of becoming an internal employee, the primary focus is on providing temporary support.
Interested? Apply today!
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