Accounts Payable Specialist

At Le Vian, we value our associates’ creativity and individuality. We believe in the idea that through innovation and dedication to quality we can achieve continuous growth and improvement. Le Vian is an established international organization, dedicated to providing our associates with a dynamic and challenging environment in which to develop personally and professionally.

We’re seeking a talented, results-oriented individual to join our team as an Accounts Payable Specialist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Enter and process invoices for international and domestic merchandise purchases. Ensure accuracy and details of each transaction
• Enter and process invoices for all expenses
• Obtain approval for payment from managers with backup documentation
• Process payments
• Develop, maintain and report on Accounts Payable activities including but not limited to purchase reporting, check register, aging reports
• Develop and maintain ongoing working relationships with vendors; communicate status of payment

Maintain and report on book balance on checking and marketing accounts

• Create and submit report to executive management

Reconcile checking accounts

• Reconcile corporate and marketing checking accounts

Report on consignment balances

• Monitor and maintain records of all memo activity for each customer
• Reconcile consignment balances with customers

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university
• Four to six years progressively responsible experience within an accounting environment
• Supervisory experience

Required Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, with the ability to apply them to real world situations
• Strong analytical skills
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of working with accounting software packages for general ledger accounting
• Must be able to handle several projects in a deadline driven environment
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills