AP Accountant at Jets.com in Staten Island, NY

Job description

• AP Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Assist in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. This position will provide a great opportunity for growth and hands-on experience at a rapidly growing multi-state company.

Responsibilities

• Own the full AP cycle for standard corporate OpEx.
• Perform high volume daily AP payments; validate payment information and reconcile payments to ledger and internal operating tools.
• Handle high-volume accounting tasks with ease, demonstrating your ability to excel under pressure without compromising accuracy or attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively within our cohesive team, sharing knowledge and ideas while also being able to take initiative and work independently on specific projects.
• Embrace an "all-hands-on-deck" mentality, assisting in various accounting functions as needed to keep things running smoothly.
• Verify and code invoices to the correct GL accounts and cost centers
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation for all payables transactions Assist with month-end close by preparing AP accruals and account reconciliations Ensure proper approval workflows are followed prior to payment release Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports and reconciliations.
• Assist accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings · Assist with assembling information for external auditors for the annual audit · Assist with maintaining the annual budget and identify variances.
• Act as a key resource for the team, i.e., independently seek out answers to questions, take initiative, leverage network of resources to solve problems.
• Be available from time to time to handle after hours time sensitive tasks.

Requirements

• The candidate should have an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience, as well as knowledge of bookkeeping and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Proven experience in similar position. Minimum 3+ years of experience
• Preference for knowledge of Workday Financials, but will consider any industry standard accounting system
• Previous exposure to a high-volume accounting environment, ideally in aviation or related industries, is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, ready to collaborate with colleagues across various departments.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Willingness to improve processes and work with automation tools, AI, and our internal engineering team to do so
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Skills

Required

• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred

• Knowledge of Workday Financials

Benefits

• Paid Vacation: We believe in the importance of work-life balance, and that's why we offer generous paid vacation time so you can recharge and return refreshed.
• 401k Match: Secure your financial future with our 401k match program, ensuring your hard work pays off in the long run.
• Employer Contribution Towards Medical: Your well-being matters to us. We offer a competitive medical benefits package to keep you in top shape.
• Exciting Team Activities: Beyond the numbers, we enjoy fostering camaraderie through team-building events and activities that add some fun to the mix.
• Discretionary year-end bonus based on performance: We acknowledge and celebrate hard work.