Accounts Payable Associate

Description

ABOUT US: 

Welcome to Go! Retail Group. Since 1993, we have successfully operated the largest fleet of pop-up stores in the world, with operations in six countries. Our business has grown to include year-round stores, in-house brands,
e-commerce, 3PL services, and a 380,000 square feet of warehouse space.

Our U.S. brands include: Toys"R"Us Flagships, Calendars.com, Go! Toys & Games, Attic Salt, NIQUEA.D, Snoozimals, Tiny Headed Kingdom, and Kobioto.

We are proud to be based in Austin, TX, the Live Music Capital of the World!
 

OUR VALUES:
We are a family-owned business and believe in operating responsibly and with heart. Our values are the foundation to our business.

• Innovate and collaborate: We never want to stop dreaming and bringing ideas to life as a team.
• Integrity and transparency: How we show up in everything we do matters to us.
• Community: We take pride in being a supportive and flexible employer, building deep relationships with our partners, and have a positive impact on our diverse communities and ecosystems.
• Fun: At the core, Go! Retail Group is about bringing joy to our customers. The process to get there should be fun and challenging.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a strong Accounts Payable Associate with a detail eye that likes being busy and is able to work in a fast pace environment. This role will work with a small accounting team that supports our business. This role will report directly to the Director of Accounting and will have open communications on a daily basis plus will be working with a collaborative team of professionals. 

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, great communication skills and a strong knowledge in work and excel. 

This role is in office 100% of the time in Austin, Texas.

Overview: 

Processing accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures. Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data. Preparing bills, invoices and bank deposits. 

Essential Functions: 

· Sort incoming mail and route invoices for approvals

· Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

· Input approved invoices into accounting software

· Collect W9s from every vendor and apply 1099 rules as needed

· Responsible for weekly check run

· Assemble checks for signature

· Mail out signed checks

· Management of corporate credit cards

· Prepare and process weekly deposit

· Assist with processing Operator reimbursements during seasonal months

· Answers all vendor inquiries

· Maintain accounts payable filing system

· Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: 

· 3-4 years full cycle AP experience preferred

· Ability to assess potential monetary risks that will impact the company’s ability to conduct business

· Strong attention to detail and highly organized

· Ability to work in a fast paced and high stress environment

· Ability to work on multiple issues while maintaining an intense level of accuracy

· Prior retail accounting experience preferred

· Multi-company GL experience preferred

· Intermediate computer skills including, Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Team player, self-starter, and professional

· Ability to work overtime and weekends during seasonal months 

Benefits and perks:

· Medical, Dental, Vison, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Bonus opportunities

· Very relaxed dress code

· Strong 401K Match 

· Generous PTO program

· Paid Maternity leave

· Birthday Day off 

· Other fun perks

· Great working environment and team

· Open door environment

· Family atmosphere 

· Company events

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualification may vary based on assignment or group. 

Go! Calendar Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.