Accounts Payable Specialist

at  unybrands

unybrands was founded in 2020 by a group of partners who shared a common vision to create the leading next-generation e-commerce platform for micro-brands. The company operates globally, with our headquarters located in Miami and additional teams based in Berlin, London, New York, Seattle and Shanghai.
unybrands acquires e-commerce brands that operate on and off Amazon. unybrands integrates the brands into its platform, optimizes the business operations and economics, and expands to new product lines and geographies. With us, e-commerce brands reach new heights with expert operators and infrastructure.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Coachable
• Detail, goal, and team oriented
• Robust collaboration skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Easily adapts to new or changing processes
• Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• Advanced Microsoft Excel

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years Accounts Payable experience required
• Customer service experience a plus
• Tipalti and/or NetSuite experience a plus
  unybrands is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without any regard to race, skin color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and age. Nor are applicants discriminated against based on disability or protected classes

• Process invoices and credit memos (approx. 100-150/week) with the assistance of Tipalti (automated AP system)
• Report and resolve invoice discrepancies with the vendor contact(s) or Supply Chain team
• Track invoice status and ensure completion of the procure-to-pay process of all payables
• Monitor shipped/received, not invoiced and request the missing invoices
• Maintain a 2-business-day response time on all vendor inquiries
• Reduce the count and frequency of vendor inquiries related to past due payments or other key areas of concern; requiring an ability to identify problems and propose solutions
• Analyze and/or report daily, weekly, or monthly metrics as they relate to the procure-to-pay process, and be able to present them in a team setting to promote positive changes in performance
• Exercise judgement when resolving variances between company and vendors’ records
• Assist with payment processes for all vendor accounts
• Monitor and work with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely payments of all invoices
• Reduce aged (late) balances and ensure accurate reporting of payables
• Collaborate with team on issues/solutions regarding AP processes to foster a continuous improvement environment
• Cross-train on teammates’ tasks to ensure adequate coverage when teammates are out sick or on vacation
• Approach work product or interpersonal challenges using a non-argumentative, productive communication style
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Maintain confidentiality of company and partner information
• Assist in department/company projects, as assigned
• Other reasonable activities required by management/leadership