Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with NetSuite and advanced proficiency in Excel. The specialist will also analyze accounts payable transactions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Being the AP Specialist, you will utilize AP data to identify trends of inefficiencies and opportunities for improvements, recommend improvements and streamline processes. Ability to effectively communicate across departments, staff and with vendors. This role requires excellent organizational and analytic skills, the ability to work independently, critical thinking, deadline driven and strong attention to detail to manage our accounts payable process efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Accurately process and record invoices in NetSuite, ensuring proper coding and approval. Strong experience working with Purchase Orders and Item Receipts.


• Vendor Management: Maintain and update vendor information in NetSuite, perform vendor reconciliations, and handle vendor inquiries promptly.


• Payment Processing: Prepare and process electronic transfers, ACH payments, and check payments. Ensure all payments are made in compliance with company policies and procedures.


• Month-End Close: Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciling accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger, preparing accruals, and generating reports.


• Reporting: Generate and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports, to monitor outstanding liabilities and identify issues.


• Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Assist with internal and external audits as needed.


• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the accounts payable process.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred (5 years of experience in full cycle accounts payable in lieu of degree)


• Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of accounts payable experience, with at least 1 year experience using NetSuite.


• Experience in heavy purchase order processing with 3 way match.


• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).


• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.


• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.


• Team Player: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.


• Experience: Experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within a large organization.


• Software: Familiarity with other financial software and tools such as NetSuite, QuickBooks Desktop and Airbase is a plus.

WHO WE ARE:

Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Superior Fence and Rail, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s new website at EmpowerFranchising.com .

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Empower Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Empower Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.