Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract-to-hire)

the Role Ariat•San Leandro, CA

6d•$30 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Role Ariat is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist . This role will report to Ariat’s Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable. The position will be hybrid at Ariat’s San Leandro, CA corporate office. Please note: this role is not open to fully remote candidates. You’ll Make a Difference by Analyzing, verifying & processing invoices and/or check requests in a timely manner Ensuring proper routing, coding & approval Performing high volume data entry Conducting high volume vendor and GL account reconciliations related to accounts payable Entering data timely for month-end closing Running full cycle payments Paying vendors in accordance with company policy & vendor terms Auditing payment run details to ensure accuracy of payments Maintaining exceptional relationships with vendors & company personnel Preparing & compiling accrual docs at month end for GL to review Reconciling goods receipt vs invoice receipt Meeting 1099 reporting requirements at the end of the year Reviewing accounts payable aging Reviewing/clearing open deposits Reviewing and analyzing price variances Assisting with management & auditor requests Being cross-functionally trained within the department Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs About You 5+ years of experience a must SAP Experience highly preferred PO/3-way match experience a must Attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy Excellent interpersonal skills Able to maintain confidentiality Strong written and verbal communication skills SME at problem-solving and analytical skills Strong organizational skills Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team Ability to multitask effectively Ability to reconcile large data Proficiency in Excel with the ability to sort data and maintain spreadsheets Some general ledger close and accounting experience a must Accrual & Prepaid experience a must have About Ariat Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style. The hourly rate for this position is $30.00 - $33.00 per hour. The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This contract position may be eligible for select benefits through the payrolling agency. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance options and 401k. Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consisten t with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [email protected]. Please see our Employment Candidate Privacy Policy at www.ariat.com/careers to learn more about how we collect, use, retain and disclose Personal Information. Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

Requirements

5+ years of experience a must
PO/3-way match experience a must
Attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to maintain confidentiality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
SME at problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work effectively both individually and as part of a team
Ability to multitask effectively
Ability to reconcile large data
Proficiency in Excel with the ability to sort data and maintain spreadsheets
Some general ledger close and accounting experience a must
Accrual & Prepaid experience a must have

Nice To Haves

SAP Experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Analyzing, verifying & processing invoices and/or check requests in a timely manner
Ensuring proper routing, coding & approval
Performing high volume data entry
Conducting high volume vendor and GL account reconciliations related to accounts payable
Entering data timely for month-end closing
Running full cycle payments
Paying vendors in accordance with company policy & vendor terms
Auditing payment run details to ensure accuracy of payments
Maintaining exceptional relationships with vendors & company personnel
Preparing & compiling accrual docs at month end for GL to review
Reconciling goods receipt vs invoice receipt
Meeting 1099 reporting requirements at the end of the year
Reviewing accounts payable aging
Reviewing/clearing open deposits
Reviewing and analyzing price variances
Assisting with management & auditor requests
Being cross-functionally trained within the department
Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs