Accounts Payable Specialist – 100% Remote Opportunity

Role Review

Our accounts payable (AP) department keeps that system running smoothly by managing cash flow and paying vendors and suppliers. We are searching for a skilled financial specialist to join our accounts payable team to help process, track, and record payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The accounts payable specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping us on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners.

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 EST. The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 – $25.09 (this salary range can change up/down based on the geographic location data analysis) plus 13 days paid vacation in the first year.

Responsibilities

• Support the company in optimizing our financial transactions and systems
• Strengthen and grow relationships with vendors and suppliers through timely payment
• Assist in streamlining and improving the accounts payable process
• Exercise integrity and confidentiality in financial reporting
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
• Perform invoice and general ledger data entry
• Execute credit card and bank account reconciliation
• Administrate 3rd party payment partners

Qualifications

Minimum requirements for the position include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping
• 3-5 years of PO experience
• Superb time management and detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to keep company and partner confidences

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree
• Strong mathematical skills
• Prior experience in accounts payable (or accounts receivable)
• Experience in distribution or manufacturing preferred
• Experience with accounting software and online platforms

This position reports to the Controller.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, vision and dental plans
• Section 125
• Disability
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership programs (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holidays, Sick, Paid vacation

The Company

Founded in 1906, MacPhersons legacy is built on a commitment to customer service, teamwork, and creativity, all designed to elevate businesses that serve not only artists but the entire community of creative and imaginative people. The company began as a family wholesale business based in Northern California selling shoe findings supplies to cobblers and shoe repair shops. In the eighties, the company made a strategic shift to art materials which we expanded nationally in the ’90s and early 2000s. Today, we are a trusted strategic partner to over 7,000 retailers, providing industry insight and knowledge to support their business, and the largest Employee-Owned supplier of art and creative materials in North America. Manufacturers from around the world rely on MacPherson’s to deliver their products – and creative inspiration – to retailers, and ultimately consumers, across North America.

Our greatest strength, however, is our people the employee-owners of MacPherson’s. Our culture is built on our values: Teamwork – Integrity – Respect – Accountability – Innovation – Initiative – 100% Customer Focused – Fun.

We maintain our competitive advantage by serving as the central hub to the global market. The company is the authority in wholesale logistics, brand management, private label, and product development.

We are looking for a candidate who wants to join our dynamic team, leverage their talents, passion, and abilities to help us continue on the journey to our mission: Connecting the World to Creativity.

If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation when applying for this position, please email: careers@macphersonart.com

To learn more about MacPhersons go to: https://macphersonart.com/home//index.html

MacPherson’s is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.