Accounts Payable Lead: Growth-Focused Staff Accountant

David Protein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Company equity options

401(k) with 4% match

Covered gym expenses

Substantial PTO

Job summary

Medici Brands is seeking a Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable to join the Finance team in New York City. You will own end-to-end AP operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, three-way matching, and payment runs, while upholding internal controls and accurate disbursements.

You will also manage vendor inquiries, 1099 tracking, and AP accruals, collaborating with budget owners to ensure expenses are properly captured in the correct period.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience with accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and AP internal controls.
• Experience in high-growth CPG, retail, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience using AP and spend management software (e.g., Ramp or similar).
• Track record of improving and scaling AP processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end AP operations including vendor onboarding, invoice intake and coding, three-way matching, approval routing, and payment runs.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Manage the AP aging schedule, proactively resolve discrepancies, and support cash flow planning by flagging upcoming payment obligations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, statement reconciliations, and dispute resolution.
• Maintain the vendor master file, including W-9 collection, 1099 tracking, and banking/payment detail verification.
• Drive process improvements and automation within AP workflows, reducing manual touchpoints as invoice volume scales.
• Partner with budget owners across the business to build and maintain accrual processes for incurred but unbilled spend, ensuring expenses are captured in the correct period.
• Support month-end AP close activities, including accruals, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ownership mindset

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Ramp

Job description

Medici Brands is seeking a Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable to join the Finance team in New York City. You will own end-to-end AP operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, three-way matching, and payment runs, while upholding internal controls and accurate disbursements.

You will also manage vendor inquiries, 1099 tracking, and AP accruals, collaborating with budget owners to ensure expenses are properly captured in the correct period.