Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist at Luxury Brand Holdings – Cranston, Rhode Island

If you are looking for an amazing opportunity to use your finance experience to drive growth for an extraordinary jewelry company, this role is designed just for you! Ross-Simons, America’s favorite jeweler, is looking for an Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist. As an AP Specialist you will assist with the Accounts Payable cycle. We are looking for a highly self-motivated, proactive individual, who works well both independently and, on a team, to perform the essential duties. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of adapting and implementing change as well as keen problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate is flexible and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude, and a team player who can also work independently while participating in ongoing projects within a fast paced and collaborative environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of incoming vendor bills.
• Reconcile monthly corporate credit card statements.
• Record daily cash payments and wires into Great Plains.
• Assist with preparing weekly check runs.
• Research and analyze transactions to ensure they are properly recorded in the financial statements.
• Assist in generating monthly expense reporting data/ad-hoc requests.
• Assist with special accounting/financial postings, including accruals and reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Assist in month-end close processes and 1099 filings.
• Reply to outside vendor inquiries to ensure our relationships are in good order. Special projects as needed.

Experience and Required Qualifications

• 3 years of accounts payable or expense reporting roles.
• Excel experience - V-Lookups, pivot tables, formulas, etc. a plus
• Professional and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Great Plains a plus.
• Strong general accounting skills.
• Ability to multitask with proven self-management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills as well as analytical ability.
• Highly Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Ability to work effectively within a team