Sr. AP Specialist

29166

Full Time

Summary:

Rack Room Shoes is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to be a part of our Accounts Payable Team. 

Essential Functions:

• Review invoices, credits and other Accounts Payable related documents for accuracy and appropriate coding.
• Vendor statement reconciliations.
• Vendor payments that include international wires.
• Assist with month-end duties that include account reconciliations and journal entries as needed. 
• Work in partnership with Accounts Payable Manager to identify process improvements.
• Assist with projects as needed.
• Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries from management, vendors and co-workers.
• Create checks or other payments when necessary.
• Ensure collection of W9 forms from vendors in preparation for the issuance of form 1099.
• Ensure proper maintenance, filing, and storage of records in case of audits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Professional craftspeople.  They keep up with best practices by reading industry blogs, leading authors’ books on accounting, finance, and leading and emerging websites about modern technologies and practices.
• Passionate practitioners.  They love all things accounting.  They care deeply about not only doing a job well but doing it right.  They care about accuracy in numbers and if their processes benefit the company.
• People hungry for what’s next.  They are aware of what’s going on in the field now and even have some idea of what’s on the way, but follow leaders in the field about what they see coming and how we can make it relevant to our business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized, deadline driven
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent critical thinking skills

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years full cycle accounts payable experience (from data entry to payment processing).
• Proficiency in Accounting software (Oracle experience preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Physical Demands:

This position is primarily sedentary. Applicants, with or without accommodations, must be able to sit for extended periods, as well as occasionally stand and walk. The role requires reaching, grasping, and possessing fine motor skills for typing. Additionally, candidates should be able to lift light objects, such as files, bend or stoop to access lower drawers, and have good near vision for computer work.

Work Environment:

• Working primarily in an office environment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requires of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Store Number: HQ

Headquarters

Pay Range:

8310 Technology Drive

About Rack Room Shoes

Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide selection of nationally recognized brands known for their quality. Rack Room Shoes also offers an assortment of exclusive private brands commissioned from the best manufacturers in the business. Our private brands offer customers great styles and outstanding values, which translates into satisfied, loyal, repeat customers.

Charlotte, North Carolina US

Rack Room Shoes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, reassignment, demotion, discipline, discharge, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits.