Brooks Sports, Inc.:
Accounts Payable Specialist Job in Seattle, VT
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Seattle, VT
Full-time | Finance
About the job
Who We Are:
At Brooks, we believe a run can change a day, a life, the world. Everyone who works here is a key part of our obsession to make the best running gear on the planet. We want our business — which also happens to be our passion — to be a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable being themselves. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together, and drives our success. We live this culture daily through our brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. This means we always solve for the runner, do what we say we will, give it our all, are generous with our humanity, and find a way to keep moving every day, because joy is kinetic.
Are you ready to help create something extraordinary?
Your Job:
The Accounts Payable Specialist acts as an integral part of the Brooks Accounting team, working in a fast-paced environment. You will own the daily processing of invoices for North America, help with ongoing document management and support other accounts payable processes. You will work with customers both internal, and external, to ensure timely and accurate payment/filing of invoices.
Your Responsibilities:
! Daily processing of invoices
! Perform initial review of vendor invoices for compliance with sales and uses tax regulations for states where Brooks has a presence.
! Work with all levels of the company to ensure appropriate and timely approval of invoices. Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used.
! Respond to external vendors and internal employees regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment and recording sales tax.
! Research information to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors regarding invoice payments.
! Reconcile vendor statements.
! Intitate ACH, Wire and PCard payments weekly.
! Perform a quarterly review of vendors to identify candidates for conversion of payment to Pcard or ACH.
! Process weekly AP check runs.
! Review and process US and Canada expense reports within Concur.
! Review information for new vendors to verify all information has been provided and requirements have been met.
! Assist in month-end accrual process.
! Maintain AP files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices.
! Have an understanding of 1099 requirements and assist with 1099 year-end filing.
! Provide feedback on process improvement to continuously improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
! Special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
! Associates Degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
! 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance
! Excellent verbal and written communication skills
! Excellent listening skills
! Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company
! Detail oriented team player comfortable in fast paced, dynamic environment
! Data entry skills – speed and accuracy
! Ability to follow through on initiatives for complete resolution
! Strong Microsoft Excel skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word
! Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the presence of a sensory, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, marital status, pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, or any other non-merit based factors.
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At Brooks, we believe a run can change a day, a life, the world. Everyone who works here is a key part of our obsession to make the best running gear on the planet. We want our business — which also happens to be our passion — to be a place where everyone feels welcome and comfortable being themselves. Our company culture defines us, bonds us together, and drives our success. We live this culture daily through our brand values: Runner First, Word is Bond, Champion Heart, There is no “I” in Run, and Keep Moving. This means we always solve for the runner, do what we say we will, give it our all, are generous with our humanity, and find a way to keep moving every day, because joy is kinetic.
Are you ready to help create something extraordinary?
Your Job:
The Accounts Payable Specialist acts as an integral part of the Brooks Accounting team, working in a fast-paced environment. You will own the daily processing of invoices for North America, help with ongoing document management and support other accounts payable processes. You will work with customers both internal, and external, to ensure timely and accurate payment/filing of invoices.
Your Responsibilities:
! Daily processing of invoices
! Perform initial review of vendor invoices for compliance with sales and uses tax regulations for states where Brooks has a presence.
! Work with all levels of the company to ensure appropriate and timely approval of invoices. Verify the accuracy of vendor invoices and confirm that the correct general ledger account codes are used.
! Respond to external vendors and internal employees regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment and recording sales tax.
! Research information to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors regarding invoice payments.
! Reconcile vendor statements.
! Intitate ACH, Wire and PCard payments weekly.
! Perform a quarterly review of vendors to identify candidates for conversion of payment to Pcard or ACH.
! Process weekly AP check runs.
! Review and process US and Canada expense reports within Concur.
! Review information for new vendors to verify all information has been provided and requirements have been met.
! Assist in month-end accrual process.
! Maintain AP files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices.
! Have an understanding of 1099 requirements and assist with 1099 year-end filing.
! Provide feedback on process improvement to continuously improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
! Special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
! Associates Degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
! 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance
! Excellent verbal and written communication skills
! Excellent listening skills
! Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company
! Detail oriented team player comfortable in fast paced, dynamic environment
! Data entry skills – speed and accuracy
! Ability to follow through on initiatives for complete resolution
! Strong Microsoft Excel skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word
! Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, the presence of a sensory, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, marital status, pregnancy or child birth, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, political ideology, or any other non-merit based factors.
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