Account Payable Manager

Harri; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksmoor is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to be based in New York. You will process invoices, manage coding, vendor records, and assist with month-end close in a fast-paced hospitality group.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of large company AP experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems such as Dynamics, SAP, or Oracle. This on-site role supports vibrant restaurant operations across the US.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; accounting coursework preferred.
• Two years of large company AP experience required.
• ERP experience with major systems preferred (Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAGE, R365).

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for documentation and approval before processing.
• Code and enter invoices into accounting system; maintain vendor records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close and card statement matching.
• Support vendor inquiries and related accounting projects.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger

Mathematical computations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework

Two years AP experience in a large company

ERP experience (Dynamics/SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft/SAGE/R365)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

SAGE

R365

Job description

work for in the UK for fourteen years in a row and we endeavor to do the same in the US.

Hawksmoor began 20 years ago when two childhood friends set out to open a restaurant in London serving the best steak they could find, alongside great cocktails and genuinely warm hospitality. Since then, we have grown into one of the most respected restaurant groups in the UK and Ireland. Despite that growth, we remain a founder-led business, with a strong sense of who we are and how we do things. We were recently named the 2nd Best Steakhouse Group in the World for the second year running and are proud to be known not just for our food, but for the way we make people feel when they visit us.

In the US, we currently have restaurants in New York, Chicago, and Boston. Each market is at a different stage of its development, from a well-established restaurant in New York, to a growing presence in Chicago, through to the launch of Boston which opened in September.

We are seeking to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist to be based in New York. This position will perform the duties and functions of accounts payable including processing invoices, expenses, creating reports and assisting with period and quarterly close.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to processing
• Code and enter invoice into accounting system
• Maintain vendor set up and records as needed
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and communicate/correct discrepancies
• Review daily mail
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Assist in month end close activities such as company credit card statement receipt matching, invoice posting to deadline and liaise with 3rd party accountants to resolve issues and chase up missing invoices and information
• Assist with accounting related projects as assigned

Technical Knowledge/ Skills:

• Working knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to perform mathematical computations (percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) quickly and accurately
• Must have strong work ethics, and professional attitude, and bedetail oriented, andreliable
• Must be well organized and a self-starter
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Education / Experience:

Minimum:

• High school diploma required, college courses in Accounting preferred
• Two (2) years large company Accounts Payable experience required
• Restaurant experience preferred
• Experience/knowledge of using an Accounting ERP preferred (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAGE, R365)

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