Accounts Payable SpecialistGathr Outdoors • Brentwood, TN, United States

Accounts Payable Specialist

Gathr Outdoors • Brentwood, TN, United States

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Title : Accounts Payable Specialist

Location : Nashville, TN

Reports To : Accounts Payable Supervisor

Brand / Segment : Gathr Outdoors ()

ABOUT THE COMPANY : Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, is a diversified global company who designs and manufactures outdoor products and sporting goods. Each of Gathr's core business platforms are recognized leaders in their respective markets and are trusted partners to some of the world's most recognizable brands and retailers.

Gathr's business segments include OUTDOOR (GCI Outdoor, ORCA Coolers, Klymit, Rightline Gear, Cascadia Vehicle Tents, & WaterPORT) and RECREATION (PrideSports, Golf Scorecards, Pride Manufacturing & MacNeill Engineering). Each segment is tasked with providing industry-leading product development, engineering, design and customer service / support to its worldwide customer base.

At Gathr Outdoors, we believe experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. We are Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails & Rugged for a Reason! Come join us...Everyone is welcome at our camp!

ABOUT THE POSITION : The Accounts Payable Specialist (AP Specialist) is responsible for processing vendor invoices for services or products purchased. The AP Specialist must be organized and motivated to build the systems and procedures necessary to increase overall AP accuracy and efficiency. In addition, the AP Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that accurate and complete records regarding payments to suppliers and employees are maintained throughout the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES : AP Process :

Process AP transactions in different ERP systems

Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to entry

Compare purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges

Record vendor invoices received in a day that same day

Execute credit card reconciliations

Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors

Manage a high volume of work and resolve of numerous daily issues

Ensure accuracy and controlled completion of AP transactions

Record, update and reconcile AP information and provide general accounting support for AP related issues as necessary

Resolve non-routine, variances, and / or payment issues

Maintain AP step-by-step instructions for daily tasks, information, files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with policies

Maintain accurate and complete master data for all suppliers

Continuously review and update vendor master data for new or inactive suppliers

Other :

Be an integral member of various project teams to change / improve processes as the company evolves

Complete additional work as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS :

Understanding of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping

1-2 years' experience in accounts payable function

Experience in a manufacturing environment; including three-way matching of Purchase Orders, Warehouse receipts and Invoices a plus

International supplier base and payment processing experience preferred

Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and organize workload to meet organizational timelines in a fast paced, very high growth environment

SKILLS / PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS :

Knowledge of NetSuite, Sage, and / or Visual a strong plus

Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships at all levels of the organization

Strong teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a cross functional team; company has a matrix structure where working across countries and functions is a part of reality

Results oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering to plan

Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner

Curious in nature and always looking to question, learn, and look for better ways to do things

Personable, fun, team oriented

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS :

High school diploma or equivalent or higher

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and external partners through multiple forms of technology with telephone and computer. Must be able to receive and convey information.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier / printer etc. as well as have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Works in a typical office environment and at times may travel to various Gathr sites, but minimal.

Gathr Outdoors is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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Account Payable Specialist • Brentwood, TN, United States