Job description

INTRODUCTION:

Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Creative Co-Op, Inc. is a leading, importer and distributor of gift and home decorative accessories. Our customers range from boutique specialty stores to Fortune 500 national retailers. With offices/showrooms in Memphis, Portland, Atlanta, Dallas, New York, Las Vegas, and China. Creative Co-Op is part of the Regent Holding Company.

Regent Holding Company is a designer and wholesaler of quality home décor, and has an extensive global presence through its three brands, Creative Co-Op, Bloomingville and Illume. Between the three companies, Regent has multiple distribution channels in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and supplies more than 30,000 retail doors globally. In addition, through its sourcing company, York Asia, Regent is able to leverage its scale to maximize supply chain efficiencies. With its portfolio of complementary products, distribution centers on three separate continents and significant sourcing infrastructure, Regent is able to maximize the potential of great products and designs – reaching consumers throughout the world. Regent’s growth has been fueled by a 2015 investment by Freeman Spogli & Co., a leading private equity firm dedicated to investing with management in middle market companies in the consumer and distribution sectors.

For more information, please visit the Creative Co-Op, Inc’s website: www.creativecoop.com

Every aspect of Creative Co-Op, Inc. is guided by its Core Values:

Core Values

• Think First – We think first and we are focused.
• Act The Right Way - We lead by example and work hard.
• Care About More Than Yourself – We are passionate and mutually committed.
• Embrace Evolution – We are creative and always seeking improvement.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays an integral role in the accounting and administrative departments by performing the entire accounts payable processing cycle. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing a fast paced, high volume environment, while providing internal and external customers professional assistance and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages all functions of the accounts payable process, using Apprise software and other software programs as required.
• Responsible for all functions of accounts payable to include Vendor/Supplier set-up and maintenance of W-9’s and 1099 requirements.
• Serves as point-of-contact for all Vendor inquiries regarding account status, disputed invoices, and payments to ensure positive relationships with new and existing Vendors.
• Utilizes the 3-way matching payment verification method to process all payables invoices and debit notes.
• Ensure all bills and payments are paid timely and accurately, while adhering to departmental procedures and policies.
• Responsible for managing and processing weekly payment selection for checks and ACH payments within allotted budget for the week.
• Responsible for Customs invoice reconciliation.
• PCard payables, to include electronic receipt upload and audit of cardholder coding.
• Updates and maintains contract labor spreadsheets.
• Performs administrative accounting duties to include compiling reports and related data on a daily basis as needed for special requests and projects.
• Performs data entry duties, account reconciliations, and maintenance of audit files, including monthly spreadsheet updates.
• Assists in maintaining a professional office environment to promote image building and efficiency.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education:

• High school graduate with a minimum of 5+ years accounts payable experience.

Experience/Skills:

• Overall knowledge of general accounting and accounts payable management.
• Working experience with high-level management and responsible for holding confidential matters.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and work collectively with the administrative team.
• Ability to focus and handle a high volume of tasks and responsibilities within an open office environment.
• Accuracy in working with large amounts of data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and internet research skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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