About Rack Room Shoes:

Rack Room Shoes is recognized as a footwear industry innovator and has proudly served our communities, pairing people with their favorite shoes for over 100 years. We offer a great variety of on-trend styles for women, men and children in athletic, comfort and dress categories. We pride ourselves on a delightful and trusted shopping experience for our valued customers while offering an outstanding value on a wide selection of nationally recognized brands and exclusive private labels.  We operate approximately 515 stores in 37 states.

Why Join Us?

At Rack Room Shoes, technology is a critical driver of our business success. As part of our IT team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our enterprise data environment, supporting innovation, business intelligence, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and forward-thinking solutions that enhance performance and scalability. If you are passionate about building reliable, high-performing data platforms and want to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic retail environment, we invite you to join our team and help drive our digital transformation journey.

Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• Review, verify and process PO and non-PO invoices, travel reimbursement requests, credits and other Accounts Payable related documents.
• 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 Supervisor and 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:

• 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
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

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.

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:

• Hybrid office schedule. Must be willing to come into the office a minimum of four days a week
• Office environment.

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.