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We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a luxury retail organization in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong invoice processing expertise, and can maintain accuracy across multiple spend categories. The role will work closely with finance and operational partners to keep payments moving efficiently while supporting compliance and month-end activities.
Job Responsibility
Handle a large volume of invoices spanning corporate expenses, retail operations, and vendor-related purchases with a high degree of accuracy.
Match purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documentation to validate merchandise and operating expense payments before processing.
Assign correct general ledger accounts and cost centers to invoices to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Maintain vendor records, coordinate onboarding updates, and respond promptly to payment or account-related questions.
Organize and process recurring payment cycles, including ACH transactions, wire transfers, and check disbursements.
Review vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and resolve billing discrepancies in collaboration with internal and external contacts.
Contribute to month-end close by assisting with accrual entries, aging reviews, and other accounts payable reporting needs.
Follow approval procedures, internal controls, and company guidelines to support a well-governed payables process.
Work with teams such as merchandising, store operations, and finance to address invoice exceptions and improve issue resolution.
Prepare audit-ready files and provide supporting documentation for internal reviews or external audit requests.
Requirements
Demonstrated experience in accounts payable within a high-volume processing environment.
Strong background in invoice coding, account coding, and three-way matching procedures.
Hands-on experience managing payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks.
Ability to reconcile vendor statements and independently resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Familiarity with month-end accounts payable support, including accruals and aging analysis.
Working knowledge of SAP is strongly preferred.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.