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Our Client a fast growing, multi-state, vertically integrated company, is expanding their Accounting department and is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to join their team.

This role will focus on the processing and payment of inventory invoices for the Company’s 70+ retail stores in conjunction with other members of the team. The role will be dynamic and involve consistent communication with vendors, as well as the Company’s procurement and inventory receiving teams. Collaboration with various stakeholders to create and maintain a standard repeatable process for invoice management is key. Ability to identify issues during invoice processing and to oversee the research and resolution of those issues is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Understands the need for complete and accurate vendor card set up and monitors vendor cards for such.

· Experienced with “three way match” process between procurement, receiving and payment for inventory purchases, and has the ability to reconcile between the 3.

· Looks for continuous improvement and works with various stakeholders to implement automation efforts.

· Prepares and executes weekly vendor payments in collaboration with the core accounting team.

· Reconciles payments to invoices and ensure the Company’s records match with the vendor records.

· Analyzes aged payable reports and understands the need for accruals in the accounting month end process.

· Develops and documents standard operating procedures for the retail inventory process.

· Supports other members of the Shared Services team as needed and could assume more responsibilities as the company grows.

Minimum Qualifications

· High level of accountability for all aspects of the job requirements.

· Excellent client service skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Forward-thinker who is open to new ideas and a desire to try new techniques.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Effective problem solver.

· Microsoft Suite experience with an emphasis on intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups).

Education Requirements

· Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a business field preferred.