LiveTrends Design Group · 7 hours ago
Accounting Analyst
LiveTrends Design Group is a leading design company within the global home décor industry. The Accounting Analyst will manage day-to-day Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, ensuring efficient cash flow and process improvements while maintaining data integrity in SAP Business One and EDI.
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Responsibilities
Review, process, and post customer invoices/credit memos/incoming payments (ACH/wire/check/CC); apply incoming payments daily
Create and transmit EDI invoices; resolve transmission errors with customers and our EDI provider
Send statements, own collections follow-ups, and escalate per policy when invoices are 31+ days past due
Investigate and resolve short-pays, deductions, and unapplied payments with clear documentation; partner with Sales/AMs
Maintain customer master data (tax-exempt certificates, terms, contacts), complete annual exemption audit
Collect and post vendor invoices with correct vendor/item/date/GL/allocation; perform 3-way match as applicable
Prepare weekly credit card payments, record daily outgoing payments, and reconcile credit cards
Review vendor statements weekly; research and resolve discrepancies/duplicates/credits
Maintain vendor master data and W-9s; monitor AP inbox and respond within 1 business day
Apply landed costs for international shipments and maintain the landed cost tracking sheet
Assist with close (accruals, reconciliations, schedules); attend monthly reviews with Account Managers
Follow approval thresholds for credit memos and payment exceptions
When processing customer credit cards, follow PCI-compliant procedures
Maintain steady DSO by keeping past-due >30 days under =1% of AR (or tighter), partnering with Sales and Account Management
Invoice accuracy =99% across EDI and non-EDI customers; payment application within 1 business day of receipt
Bank/credit card reconciliations completed by Business Day 1 each month; month-end close tasks completed by Business Day 3
Landed cost entries posted with variance =0.5% vs. freight/fees and maintaining tracking sheet to ensure it is current
Qualification
Required
3+ year in Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable (distribution/CPG or inventory environment a plus)
Comfortable in an ERP (SAP Business One preferred) and Excel (lookups, pivots, SUMIFS)
Working knowledge of GAAP basics for AR/AP, month-end, and GL structure
Strong follow-through, crisp written communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
EDI billing experience (setup, error handling)
Sales & Use Tax exposure; willingness to complete the team's yearly certification
Experience with landed cost allocations and 3-way match
Process improvement/automation (e.g., templates, macros, ERP queries)
Benefits
Competitive pay structure
Matching 401k
Medical insurance and additional health benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Onsite gym
Sabbatical