Accounts Payable Associate

USHG • New York, NY

3d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Associate monitors the outflow of capital from Union Square Hospitality Group and ensures timely, accurate payment of invoices and expense reimbursements. The role facilitates vendor payments, resolves discrepancies, reconciles financial reports and account balances, supports accounting records and ledgers, and assists with preparing and distributing annual 1099 forms. The associate is also expected to deliver USHG’s culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members and may take on other duties or projects as needed to support organizational goals.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• High school diploma required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
• Experience with Plate IQ, xtraCHEF, Craftable, or a similar accounts payable processing tool.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Nice To Haves

• Business or Accounting degree.
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver a culture of Enlightened Hospitality to guests and team members.
• Facilitate timely and accurate vendor payments, including verifying federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure outstanding obligations are credited upon payment and issue purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
• Negotiate with vendors to identify discount opportunities or better terms that increase company profit.
• Reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances.
• Assist with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
• Assist in preparing and distributing annual 1099 forms for applicable vendors.
• Take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals.

Benefits

• Annual compensation of $70,000–$80,000 with eligibility for a $12,000 bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Matched 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
• Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund for team members facing unexpected hardship.
• Annual dining credit and a 51% dining discount across the USHG family of restaurants.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking.
• Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED