Accounts Payable Specialist

Waterworks; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Summer half days

Volunteer day

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Waterworks, located in Danbury, Connecticut, is looking for a Staff Accountant to perform essential accounts payable functions in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have a BA/BS degree in Accounting and 1-2 years of related experience. Responsibilities include managing payments, vendor inquiries, and assisting in month-end close.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' related experience.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Desire to grow within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable functions including vouchering and preparing payments.
• Perform 3-way matching of Purchase Orders with invoices.
• Assist in monthly close responsibilities relating to accounts payable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

BA/BS degree in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

Business Objects

Concur

Sage Fixed Asset software

Job description

Role

Waterworks, the Nation’s leading luxury brand for bath and kitchen, is seeking an energetic and career minded Staff Accountant. This role works in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and requires a solid understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical, organizational and planning capabilities, and a commitment to process improvements. The Staff Accountant will maintain high accuracy, strict adherence to company schedules, and provide timely, transparent communication within the Accounting team and across the company.

Responsibilities

• Significant role in accounts payable functions including vouchering, preparing payments and cash requirement reporting.
• Perform 3‑way matching of Purchase Orders, Receiving, and Vendor Invoices.
• Partner with Inventory Management and Warehouse teams for resolution of PO/AP variances.
• Review and maintain vendor pre‑payment register.
• Assist with vendor inquiries regarding invoice and payment status.
• Backup and assist as needed in month‑end close responsibilities primarily relating to accounts payable such as journal entries, account reconciliations and accruals.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Develop and implement accounts payable procedures and internal controls by analyzing current procedures and recommending improvements.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting.
• 1‑2 years related experience.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and/or manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with high volume processing.
• Solid organizational and planning skills, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong analytical abilities, problem‑solving and planning skills, and attention to detail.
• Desire to be part of a growing organization and to grow into a larger role.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards, Business Objects, Concur and/or Sage Fixed Asset software is a plus.
• Business Objects report writing is a plus.

Compensation

$55,000 - $65,000 a year.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, bonus potential, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time). Additional perks include summer half days and a volunteer day; the company observes at least eight federal holidays plus a floating holiday.

EEO Statement

Waterworks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

Hiring Process Information

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.