Paying da bills. If you’ve done it, Accounts Payable, you know there’s so much more that goes into it than just cutting a check or scheduling a payment. We’re in search of an Accounts Payable Merchandise Clerk who has exceptional detail orientation and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working with keying invoice data, assisting with the merchandise payment process, performing other administrative tasks, and providing support to the Accounts Payable team. We don’t underestimate the importance of the AP function, so you’ll have the support you need in an environment that leads to happy people. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Merchandise Supervisor.
This role operates on a hybrid schedule and will require to work from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA two days a week.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- You’ll gather and input invoice data efficiently to ensure payments can be processed promptly and accurately
- Review any questionable invoice items and identify missing information
- Partner with vendors to resolve invoicing issues
- Research payment history to keep accounts current with vendors
- Generate reports used by the team
- Support the team by performing other job duties as needed
- Identify areas of opportunity for process improvement and recommend solutions
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Paper stack: High School diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of previous data entry experience (retail environment preferred)
- Excel wiz status; you’ll bring chops in Excel and AP retail merchandising software
- Accuracy and attention to detail; you sweat the small stuff when it comes to numbers - 10 key is a plus!
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Superb organizational skills to manage volume of invoices and maintains composure under pressure
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively with team members
- Team player mentality with a drive for growth. Sounds cliché, but we’re serious about it!
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
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What We Do
At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe.
Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few.
Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started.
Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do!
When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!
Why Work With Us
It's the perfect place for creative, technical, and logical minds to combine. Everyone is passionate and motivated here, it's contagious.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
