Job Summary:

The goal of our Accounts payable Specialist position is to support the Controller and Accounting team in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting Department. This position will be exposed to all activities of SSG affiliated companies including but not limited to; Accounts Payable daily operations, inventory management and analytical reporting.

Working for SSG will provide you with:

• An organization which is built on its people, where every person truly matters
• Competitive compensation package with additional earning opportunities through incentives and initiatives
• Excellent benefits package for full-time employees including vacation pay, sick time, health, dental, vision, 401k retirement plan with a company match, and great discounts on exclusive haircare products
• Partnership with a dynamic team of leaders in a fun, exciting industry
• Opportunity for personal growth and career advancement

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of Accounts Payable which includes verifying the accuracy of invoices, other accounting documents/records and entering invoices into our ERP system
• Maintain good working relations with vendors
• Receive and cost incoming product shipments, report discrepancies to the Manufacturer, and verify outstanding credits have been received for product shortages
• Assist with daily operation requirements of affiliates (Smooth Ink, LLC and GB Logistics, LLC), ranging from inventory receiving, order processing, fulfillment, invoicing and collections
• Perform and regularly maintain detailed reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts, including but not limited to; bank statements, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, reimbursements and prepaid expenses
• Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions
• Prepare adjusting and reclassifying journal entries as needed
• Prepare documentation as needed for management
• Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time quite often on short notice

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3-5 years of Accounts payable experience preferred
• Strong accounting knowledge base
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially MS Excel
• Ability to troubleshoot, strong problem solver, analytical reasoning and research ability
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, thorough
• Confident decision maker
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment
• The ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects while meeting competing deadlines
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• High degree of accountability and initiative, able to work constructively and responsibly on their own