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Accounts Payable Specialist

Every Man Jack

Every Man Jack

Accounting & Finance
Mill Valley, CA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago

Every Man Jack is a leader in the natural men’s grooming space in the United States, with a presence across major national retailers like Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, and Amazon. Born at the base of Mt. Tam in Marin County, CA, the company’s Base Camp is in Mill Valley, CA, just north of the Golden Gate bridge. We’ve experienced significant growth over the past several years and continue to add top talent to our growing roster.

Considering a host of recent initiatives – significant retail distribution opportunities, and high growth e-commerce initiatives – there is truly no shortage of exciting projects for the Every Man Jack team.

THE ROLE: Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist handles all billing for the company. Responsible for processing of incoming bills from vendors, credit card and employee expense reports and making weekly check payments. Utilizing our automated payables system, ensures that all payment obligations are properly coded, approved and paid in a timely manner.

The role involves maintaining strong relationships with our partners, both internal and external. As a key part of the finance team, works with the Controller and Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist to ensure optimal cash flow cycle, and maintain vendor permanent files.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain all communications with Vendors regarding full cycle of AP processing
  • 3 Way Match- Match purchase order to invoices and receiving to resolve all pricing/receiving discrepancies
  • Verifying accuracy of vendor invoices by requesting department approval and confirming correct account codes are being used
  • Research and resolve any discrepancies per invoices with various departments
  • Generating and analyzing weekly A/P Check Run Report
  • Process weekly payment run via check, ACH, wire, and credit card and enter in SAP
  • Set up Vendors in SAP with completed W-9 and assist in preparing annual 1099 filing
  • Reconciling Corporate Credit Card Report monthly ensuring payments are approved and in coding is correct
  • Process weekly inventory transfers via our warehouses
  • Maintain documentation and files accurately
  • Complete closing of A/P timely and resolving discrepancies
  • Collaborate with Accounting team on Inventory, Claims, and Sales tax
  • Assist with projects and cross train as needed
  • Promote Every Man Jack’s purpose to inspire men to take care of themselves and connect to the world around them by living the EMJ values and considering the social and environmental impact of all business decisions that you own or support.

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates must be passionate, organized, and love developing personal care, grooming, or skin care products. This person is highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills. While this candidate loves timelines and getting organized, this person has a remarkable ability to remain calm and flexible in the fast-paced, changing world of product development in a high growth environment. The ideal candidate will be an intelligent team player – someone approachable with a positive, innovative and professional attitude who works smarter, not harder and takes on a “sleeves-rolled-up” and a “can-do” attitude when faced with challenges. A true ambassador for EMJ, both internally and externally.

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Must have initiative and ownership of AP process
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Willing to roll up sleeves when needed
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills- both written and verbal Qualifications:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, sumif, pivot tables etc.)
  • 2+ years in AP Experience preferred
  • Education – Bachelor preferred but not required (accounting credits)
  • ERP (SAP) and EDI experience is a plus
  • Good sense of humor :-)
  • Soft Skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to prioritize and adapt to changing deadlines

EMJ VALUES

TEAM FIRST

RESPECT ALWAYS

OPEN & DIRECT

BE AUTHENTIC

PASSION & PURPOSE

LOCATION: Mill Valley, CA (Hybrid: Mon/Tues/Thurs in Office, Wed/Fri Remote)

HOURS: Full Time, Exempt, Salaried

MANAGER: Assistant Controller

COMP & BENEFITS: Competitive Base Salary, Annual Bonus Potential, Long Term Incentive Plan, 100% EE + 80% Dependents Covered Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance, STD/LTD. 401(k) with Generous Match, No Vesting Period. 4 weeks Vacation, 5 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

In the interest of hiring locally to (1) reduce the negative impacts of long commutes and (2) provide economic opportunities to the community where we operate, Every Man Jack prefers to hire candidates who live within a 30-mile radius of our Mill Valley office. We will consider candidates who live outside this radius on a case-by-case basis.

We value diversity and celebrate our people being their most authentic selves. We believe that an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace makes us more creative, innovative, effective, and resilient. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, experiences, and perspectives. Every Man Jack is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.