Accounts Payable Specialist

We are Aaron’s - an industry leader in the sales and lease-to-own retail industry known for quality brand names and superior customer service. We provide our team members the opportunity to reach their full potential in a team-oriented, high-energy, recognition-based environment with competitive pay and benefits. This is much more than a job – it is a career with purpose.

Summary

Responsible for processing a high volume of AP invoices in a timely manner while keeping in compliance with corporate policy. Communicates with vendors and stores to resolve outstanding issues and discrepancies, and identifies new vendors and obtains proper documentation for setup.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in an effective and efficient manner that will ensure the vendors are paid within established time limits; vendor discounts and credits are captured timely.
• Work directly with fulfillment centers (FC’s), stores, and vendors to clear invoices, credits, and other reconciling items on the vendors’ statements
• Review processed vendor statements within prescribed time frame and monitor payments in association with discounts
• Manage and review weekly / monthly report updates
• Maintain ongoing communication with merchandise managers, FC’s, vendors, company and franchise stores to ensure the best possible results when researching issues.
• Ensure payable processing and petty cash processing procedures and expense policies are adhered to
  
  

Education And Experience

• 0-2 years of Accounts Payable experience
• High school diploma
  
  

Required Skills

• Intermediate skill level in MS Office Suite specific focus to Excel and Word
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to foster optimal relationships
• Should be detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Extensive knowledge of applicable accounts payable/inventory/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Strong understanding of 3-way matching process. (PO, receipt, and invoice)
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
  
  

Aaron’s Total Rewards

Benefits

Our team members are our greatest asset. As an expression of our appreciation, Aaron’s is proud to offer outstanding career training, competitive performance incentives, excellent advancement opportunities, and a distinctive benefits package which includes:

• Sundays off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee purchase program with exclusive discounts
• Physical and financial well-being programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Business Resource Groups
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid paternal leave
• Pay on Demand
• Benefits vary based on full- and part-time employment status.
  
  

Note that the pay range provided above is the lowest to highest rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

About Aaron’s

At Aaron’s we offer sales and lease-to-ownership of specialty items including furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances, and accessories throughout the United States and Canada. Our customers shop at Aaron’s for the same reason you should choose us for the next step in your career – our ability to positively influence people’s lives. If you are looking for a company with the passion and dedication to make a difference in the lives of customers and team members alike, join us today.

Aaron’s is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, celebrates our team members’ differences, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military duty, gender expression, genetic information, or any other protected class. Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact hrsupport@aarons.com.

Aaron’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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