Accounts Payable Associate

Louis Vuitton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Vuitton is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate in New York. The role involves managing payment functions, supporting vendor onboarding, and ensuring compliance with company policies. With a focus on excellence, the ideal candidate will contribute to financial operations while receiving comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off programs

Employee discount/perks

Retirement plans with employer contributions

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience in the retail industry or a multinational company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payment and disbursement functions for designated entities.
• Reconcile GL accounts and assist with month-end close processes.
• Process accounts payable transactions with proper coding.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Time management

Strong communication skills

Commercial mindset

Tools

Excel

SAP

Concur

Job description

About The Job

Louis Vuitton Americas is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate to join the LVA Finance team. In this pivotal role, you will manage payment and disbursement functions for designated entities, ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with Louis Vuitton's established guidelines and policies. Your commitment to excellence will contribute to the seamless operation of our financial processes.

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• As an AP Associate, you will support the vendor and customer onboarding processes. Additionally, your responsibilities will include reconciling general ledger (GL) accounts for specific entities as directed, and assisting with month-end close processes. Your role will be integral in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of these financial operations.
  
  

Agility

• Process and record all accounts payable transactions with proper account coding, authorization and payment terms.
• Reviewing, approving and ensuring correct purchasing channels are being used.
• Travel Expenses
• Prepare CONCUR Monthly Accruals.
• Process all new Vendor Onboarding / Modifications request.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide Audit Documentation as requested.
  
  

Client Centric & Excellence

• Ensure processes that prevent losses from fraud or bad debt.
• Ensure T&E accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Execute store creations in SAP and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure accurate vendor set up by verifying information is complete and confirming vendor creation with proper channels.
• Prepare HR Staff Award/Incentives report and submit to HR for fringe benefit reporting.
• Respond to vendor/employee invoice inquiries.
• Assist in month end closing and audits to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  
  

Self & Team Development

• Ad-hoc projects and systems improvement.
• Act as a business partner with stores and corporate partners.
• Performs other duties as requested by management
  
  

Profile

We are seeking a detail-oriented and deadline-conscious individual with 2-3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) are essential, as are excellent organizational and time management abilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a commercial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Experience in the retail industry or a multinational company is preferred. Familiarity with SAP and Concur is a plus.

The appointed candidate will be offered a salary within an hourly range of $30.00- $31.00, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and two retirement plans both with employer contributions.

• Please note that restrictions may apply to part-time employees
  
  

The position requires 4 days per week on site in the Louis Vuitton Corporate Office, located in the heart of Midtown, Manhattan.

Additional information

Louis Vuitton is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and prosper. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture passionate about meaningful strategies aimed at crafting an inclusive workforce.

In addition to a generous benefits package, unparalleled career development opportunities, both locally & globally, as an employee at Louis Vuitton, you can expect to be provided with industry leading training which will offer you an in-depth insight into the luxury and retail environment.

Reference LVM28516