Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

the Role Ariat • San Leandro, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ariat is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist. This role will be contract-to-hire and report to Ariat’s Sr. Manager, Accounts Payable. The position will be hybrid a minimum of three days per week at Ariat’s San Leandro, CA corporate office. 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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance options
• 401k
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed