POSITION: AP Specialist
REPORTS TO: Senior Accounting Manager
LOCATION: New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA (partial remote)
THE COMPANY: BIRDY GREY (www.birdygrey.com)
Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer bridal brand focusing on affordable, on-trend bridesmaid dresses, gifts & accessories for millennial women. Solving the age-old pain point around bridesmaid dresses, Birdy Grey helps bridal parties find the perfect bridesmaid dresses that pop in pictures, at prices that make everyone happy.
Birdy Grey is a female-founded team that has achieved tremendous growth with a lean team and highly efficient marketing spend. The company was founded in Fall 2017 in Los Angeles by Branding expert, Grace Lee, who brings experience working for top female brands in fashion and beauty, along with Monica Ashauer, Co-Founder and COO.
THE OPPORTUNITY: AP Specialist
Birdy Grey is looking for ahighly analytical Accounts Payable Specialist to support our Finance team. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day Accounts Payable transactions, handling company spend from requisition to payment, maintaining vendor relations, and acting as integral team player during month-end accounting close.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, review, and process all Accounts Payable invoices and payment requests
• Monitor the shared AP email account and save to the correct vendor folder
• Ensure all departmental invoices are properly approved and coded
• Process ACH payments, wires, and check payments in Bill.com.
• Set-up, modify, and maintain vendor accounts in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Reconcile payment applications in Quickbooks Online
• Monitor vendor accounts to ensure payments are current
• Address and respond to internal & external inquiries regarding invoice/payment status
• Research delinquent invoices and communicate with vendors regarding past due payments
• Review and validate all vendor statements against paid and open invoices
• Assist with the implementation of new technologies and process automations, including entering inventory invoices in separate ERP for tracking Landed Costs
• Help reconciling purchase order invoices, payment amounts, and due dates in tracking sheet
• Review vendor spend by vendor and by department ensuring accuracy
• Ensure invoices are paid timely and accurately in compliance with departmental procedures and standards.
• Assist with requests during internal and external audits, including providing invoice copies
• Assist with other accounting functions and special projects, as requested, or needed

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
EDUCATION: College degree required
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:

• Accomplished professional with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable department.
• Knowledge of accounting and understanding of the GL coding and accounts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, pivot table and v-lookup
• Experience in e-commerce, DTC, or fashion and apparel
• Able to work on multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency, while keeping to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, curious to learn and eager to address discrepancies
• Comfortable as a liaison to management and key business partners in various departments in both corporate and retail
• High level of integrity; ability to handle confidential information.
• Adept at assimilating quickly to changes within a fast-paced business environment
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• A team player and effective communicator
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent skill in using a variety of computer applications and systems, including G-suite
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated mastery of multi-tasking, and the ability to adapt to change quickly
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical and have a keen eye for details
• Great problem-solving skills and work well in a team.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Start-up experience - a plus!
• Interest in bridal and fashion

WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance
• Healthcare Benefits: 100% employee medical coverage + 50% spouse and dependent coverage/ 100% employee dental coverage + 50% employee vision insurance
• Retirement: 401K
• Wellness: A monthly wellness day, Classpass membership, a $50 monthly wellness stipend, summer Fridays
• Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability + $50 monthly WIFI stipend
• Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses, 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
• Purpose: Join in the success of a high-growth, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes

Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.