What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Accounts Payable position at Maui Jim Sunglasses?
At Maui Jim, you can expect, a unique culture, a well-known brand, and the opportunity to grow with a company that has a great reputation. We offer an inclusive, collaborative and “high touch” work environment that values the members of our ‘Ohana. We work hard to develop our leaders who in turn develop their team members to reach their full potential, and we are committed to building a team that focuses on solid customer service.
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The major function of this position is:
To be a dedicated financial accounting resource in several different areas including: accounts payable, cash forecasting, month-end/year-end close, and monthly accruals and reconciliations. To monitor expenditures, ensure adherence to Company policies, and maintain supporting documentation for all such expenditures and payment disbursements. To provide customer service to internal departments and employees as well as external parties through receiving, researching and resolving a variety of routine inquiries.
To be a dedicated financial accounting resource in several different areas including: accounts payable, cash forecasting, month-end/year-end close, and monthly accruals and reconciliations. To monitor expenditures, ensure adherence to Company policies, and maintain supporting documentation for all such expenditures and payment disbursements. To provide customer service to internal departments and employees as well as external parties through receiving, researching and resolving a variety of routine inquiries.
Pay Range: $50,000 - $55,000
Location:
- Peoria, Il.
- Work schedule - Hybrid (4 days in office/1 day remote)
The principle responsibilities and duties of this position are:
Essential Duties:
- Primary point of contact for the assigned entities for all accounts payable matters.
- Assist in preparing cash reporting and forecasting.
- Review and approve AP invoice batches/GLSU templates for proper general ledger coding and country specific accounting and tax requirements.
- Have a solid working knowledge of tax as applicable to vendor invoices and employee expense reimbursements (i.e. VAT, GST, IVA, etc.).
- Process and/or approve payment proposals, cut checks and remit payments via ACH or wire transfer in accordance with respective payment terms.
- Work with appropriate individuals to clear/correct AP disbursement related bank reconciling items.
- Approve specific corporate credit cardholders’ monthly transactions/statements.
- Approve specific international Journyx expenses weekly and interface transactions to SAP.
- Conduct periodic audits of employee expense reimbursement for proper documentation.
- Month-end duties: intercompany entries and invoices, reconciliations and balancing; Various accrual entries and account reconciliations.
- Maintain electronic invoices and/or supporting expense documentation in cloud based filing system.
- Handle all e-mail and phone calls from account executives, internal employees and vendors in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide assistance to the Accounts Payable Team as needed during times of higher volumes.
- Assist in any special projects within the Accounting team.
- Have fun and enjoy every day!
Desired Qualifications:
As a guide, indicated below is the preferred education and experience for this position:
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting concentration or major preferred.
In Lieu of education, below is the preferred experience for the position:
2-3 years of Accounting in Accounts Payable area. 5 years of accounting experience.
Listed below are the particular skills preferred for this position:
- General accounting knowledge
- Ability to communicate with past due customers
- Analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to be team oriented
- Ability to use SAP software.
- Positive attitude
- Persistency
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Dependable
Special Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate in a variety of business settings
- Ability to utilize a PC
- Ability to multi-task and work at a fast pace
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
Relationships:
Internal: All Departments
External: Vendors
Work Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)
Special Language Requirement (If Applicable):
Salary is only one component of total compensation at Maui Jim! You will also gain an amazing benefits package. Rounding out our benefits and compensation is our Aloha culture work environment.
Benefits Included:
- Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts (with Company Match)
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Life AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401K Match
- Paid Bereavement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. All plans subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000
