What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at BROAD RIVER RETAIL?
Accounts Payable – Expense Management Specialist
CULTURE SNAPSHOT:
Broad River Retail is an organization of integrity, diversity and culture working together for the purpose of ‘Furnishing Life’s Best Memories’. At Broad River, we call all our employees “Memory Makers.” We do this because we know everyone that works for our Company has the power to make positive memories not only for our Guests, but also for their families, co-workers, and communities.
We take pride in training and developing our teams so that they can provide a premier customer experience to every guest. Our Memory Makers are the driving force that has led us to being the largest and fastest growing Ashley Furniture Homestore licensee in the U.S. and landing us on the Top Places to Work list two years in a row in our industry.
AT A GLANCE:
This position manages the Corporate Card and Employee Reimbursement programs, with a strong focus on corporate card administration, employee support, and expense operations. Responsibilities include cardholder setup and ongoing maintenance (e.g., credit limits, account changes, and system access), training employees on proper card usage and expense reporting, and serving as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting card and expense-related issues.
The role also oversees transaction mapping, audits corporate card activity and expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance and prepares and posts related journal entries. In addition, this position supports Travel & Entertainment (T&E) policy administration and reporting for management. Success in this role requires a self-starting individual who can work independently, take ownership of issues from start to finish, and proactively resolve problems while effectively supporting employees across the organization.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS THIS MEMORY MAKER:
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Administer Employee Expense Management system for Corporate Credit Cards and employee reimbursements
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Manage corporate card program operations, including new account setup, ordering and distributing cards, and maintaining accurate cardholder records
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Serve as primary point of contact for employees on corporate card and expense-related matters, proactively troubleshooting issues (e.g., declined transactions, system access, policy questions) and driving timely resolution
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Support employee onboarding by delivering training, providing guidance on card usage and expense reporting
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Maintain and manage accurate mapping of corporate card transactions to appropriate general ledger accounts within the cardholder system
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Perform high-volume administrative support related to expense management and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and completeness
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Audit corporate card expense reports and employee reimbursements for accuracy, receipt support, and compliance with company policy; proactively identify and address issues
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Prepare and post journal entries related to corporate card activity, employee reimbursements, and company purchases, ensuring accurate general ledger coding
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Prepare and deliver reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management, including analysis of noncompliance trends and corrective actions
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Administer and maintain the Travel & Entertainment (T&E) policy, making updates as necessary to ensure policy compliance
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
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3–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, expense management, or high-volume administrative/operational support roles (corporate card or expense system experience preferred)
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve issues
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Self-starter who can work independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of responsibilities with minimal direction
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly guide and support employees across all levels of the organization
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Highly accurate and detail-oriented
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Working knowledge of expense reporting, corporate card programs, or accounts payable processes
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Intermediate excel proficiency
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Excel in a team environment with cross functional groups
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:
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Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative team environment within an office setting
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Physical requirements such as extended periods of sitting and computer use may be required
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
MEMORY MAKER PERKS AND BENEFITS:
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Salary Range, based on numerous factors including experience, knowledge, and skill.
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
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Paid time off and 401K matching contribution
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Employee discount (40%) at Ashley HomeStore
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Internal Opportunities for career growth and advancement
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
Broad River Retail is committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.
Qualifications:WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Associate’s or higher degree preferred.
- 5 years’ experience in accounts payable.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong basic mathematical and general accounting skills.
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy at all times.
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
- Solid decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform additional functions that may be assigned at the discretion of management.
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:
- Ability to work independently, as well as, in a collaborative team environment within an office setting
- Physical requirements such as extended periods of sitting and computer use may be required
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.