Accounts Payable Specialist

Oscar de la Renta seeks an AP Specialist to perform the day-to-day processing of accounts payable. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be in office M-F and based in our midtown Manhattan corporate office.ResponsibilitiesFull Cycle for all Vendor Invoices -Expenses and Finished Goods PurchasesAbility to match Purchase Orders to Invoice and resolve any variances before Data entry.Book Invoices to proper General Ledger codes and cost centers.Setup payments in the banks for final release.Oversee cash-pooling process and book journal entries accordingly.Ensure payments are made timely and in accordance with cash flow.Request and review monthly vendor statements & reconcile any differences.Ensure all credits & discounts are received and applied from vendors.Maintain vendor files.Correspond to vendors requests promptly and maintain internal open communication as well.Reconcile accounts payable transactions and monitor AP aging.Ensure compliance with laws & regulation for W9 forms & Maintain 1099 vendor listing.Assist in audit work and support as applicable.Assist in month-end closings for AP.Ad hoc duties.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting preferredAt least 1year Accounting experienceStrong communication and organizational skillsIntermediate MS Excel and Word skills.Ability to prioritize and multi-task.Ability to interact professionally with co-worker, management & vendors as applicable.Fashion Apparel background preferred