Growing, multi-store retail chain based in the Bronx is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented accounting professional to oversee the A/P team and perform related duties. Ten years’ bookkeeping experience with at least five years of supervisory experience is required, and proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected as well.
Major responsibilities are:
Ensuring that the A/P team meets expectations by reviewing work, training and mentoring team members, and developing and implementing initiatives to improve overall team productivity.
Ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors, and providing requested information to senior management.
Guiding A/P team in resolving discrepancies and other issues over the phone with stores and vendors.
Conducting employee performance evaluations.
Other responsibilites include:
Performing deposit and merchant account audits
Assisting with bank reconciliations
The ideal candidate:
Has numerous years of accounts payable experience and values precision.
Enjoys mentoring and managing people, and dealing with people over the phone.
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Is ready to take responsibility for managing a team of seven.
Please respond with references from your last employer and one other employer from within the last ten years.
Filed under: Accounting, Bookkeeping.
