Accounts Payable Specialist The AP Expense Specialist is responsible for researching and processing all invoices by working closely with the expense vendors, relevant stakeholders, and the Procure to Pay team to ensure that all invoices are paid in a timely manner. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Reviews all incoming invoices to verify accurate accounting. Keeps Invoicing inbox updated & responds to inquiries. Works in tandem with Procurement team to reso... more details
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
The AP Expense Specialist is responsible for researching and processing all invoices by working closely with the expense vendors, relevant stakeholders, and the Procure to Pay team to ensure that all invoices are paid in a timely manner.
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Reviews all incoming invoices to verify accurate accounting.
- Keeps Invoicing inbox updated & responds to inquiries.
- Works in tandem with Procurement team to resolve Procure to Pay processing issues
- Utilizes analytical tools at disposal to research and resolve accounting issues
- Continuously develops knowledge in the Procure to Pay space and actively contributes to team process improvements
- Assigns invoices to a purchase order or spend plan or route to the appropriate stakeholder
- Ensures monthly closes are completed as specified
- Assists and responds to expense vendors & stakeholders with any questions
- Cross-trains with Procurement team to enable support as needed.
- Liaises with Procure to Pay team and Sr. Manager of Procurement & AP regarding issue resolution
- Adheres to SOX compliance rules
- Additional duties as assigned
To join our band, you’ll need the following experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience), preferably in Business or Finance
- 3+ years of relevant work experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience), preferably with 1 year of previous Accounts Payable experience
- Novice understanding of basic accounting principles
- Novice understanding of sourcing and procurement process
- Novice knowledge and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Novice understanding of online retail transactions
Why Guitar Center? Here’s just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Pay Rate: $20.00- $25.00/hr depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
About Guitar Center
Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
Why join us?
With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world’s largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.
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