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Whitsons Culinary Group · 1 month ago

Accounts Payable Associate

Islandia, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24/hr - $24/hr

Whitsons Culinary Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to support their financial and administrative processes related to vendor payments. The role involves processing invoices, maintaining records, and collaborating with vendors and internal departments to ensure compliance and accuracy in the accounts payable function.

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Responsibilities

Assist with daily AP operations to ensure invoices are processed accurately, approved promptly, and paid on schedule

Assist with weekly ACH and check payment runs, verifying accuracy, compliance, and timeliness

Maintain accurate and complete financial records in compliance with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements

Assist with cash flow forecasting related to payables and provide insights for decision-making

Follow all accounts payable policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance

Partner with auditors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support audit and compliance activities

Foster and maintain strong relationships with vendors, clients, financial institutions, and internal departments

Resolve vendor inquiries, disputes, and escalations with professionalism and accuracy

Collaborate with Procurement, Accounting, and Finance to ensure smooth end-to-end purchasing and payment cycles

Support special projects, system upgrades, and process improvement initiatives as assigned

Work closely with other accounting staff to ensure cross-team support and alignment

Take on additional responsibilities or interim assignments as business needs evolve

Qualification

Accounting principlesAccounts Payable operationsERP systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook

Strong computer literacy

Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams

Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience with ERP and AP automation systems preferred

Company

Whitsons Culinary Group

Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group® provides dining services to consumers in both public and private organizations throughout the United States, and our Whitsons Family of Companies continues to grow as we expand across the country.

Founded in 1979