Accounts Payable Specialist

Kering Beauté Americas; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to manage Accounts Payable activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness across various business units. You will collaborate with internal and external partners, support payroll administration, and assist in month-end reconciliations. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this role is perfect for someone looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a growing organization dedicated to excellence and diversity.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable roles.
• Technical proficiency in MS Office, Sage, and SAP.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Accounts Payable for all North American entities.
• Prepares payments for approved disbursements.
• Collaborates with business partners for timely expense capture.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

MS Office

Sage

SAP

U.S. GAAP Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage

SAP

MS Office

Job description

POSITION: Specialist, Accounts Receivable

REPORTS TO: Manager, Accounting

FLSA: Exempt

LOCATED: New York, NY (hybrid)

Welcome to Kering Beauté – Established in 2023, Kering Beauté aims to create value for the Group and its Houses. In June 2023, Kering Beauté announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire historic high-end fragrance house Creed; founded in 1760 it is known for its distinctive collections of timeless and sophisticated perfumes, including the iconicAventus. This acquisition represents a major step for Kering Beauté. It perfectly complements Kering's existing portfolio, and immediately gives Kering Beauté a significant presence.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Why Work With Us? We care about our team members, and we offer a competitive salary of $70,000 - $90,000, benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts and much more!

OVERVIEW: This full-time role executes Accounts Payable day-to-day activities ensuring the completeness and accuracy of vendor accounts across Kering Beaute America’sbusiness unites wholesale, as well as supports Treasury operations. This role will provide both administrative and functional support within Finance, and across the organization, and collaborate with both internal and external partners on issue resolution. They will also be supporting processing related to account reconciliations and month end journal entries.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees Accounts Payable for all North American entities

• Manages Accounts Payable including controls over vendor additions, verification, invoice coding / postings, account reconciliations, and proposed weekly disbursements

• Prepares payments for approved disbursements (on-line approval by Authorized leaders)

• Supports Payroll Administration, Corporate credit card program, and Concur T&E processes

• Collaborates with business partners to ensure complete and timely capture of expenses, including month-end accruals (as appropriate)

• Provides input to cash flow forecasting with inputs on anticipated cash disbursements & liquidity

• Prepares and collaborates with Accounts Receivable Specialist regarding monthly incentive payments to Customers and sales specialists

• Assists in monthly bank reconciliations, handling of incentive payments to customers and sales specialists

• Assists with ad hoc projects and internal inquiries, including analysis of operating spend.

• Provides support to fellow members of finance team as required

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable roles

• Must have technical proficiency, including MS Office, experience with Sage and SAP

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must

• Strong organizational skills

• Excels in collaborative work and thinking

• Multitask oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects

• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment while being adaptable to change

• Comfortable working with a small team and willing to take on new challenges/opportunities