Private Label Beauty & Wellness · 8 hours ago
Accounts Payable Specialist
Private Label Beauty & Wellness is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant (Accounts Payable) to support transactional accounting and financial close processes. The ideal candidate will manage vendor relationships, process payments, assist with month-end close activities, and ensure compliance with tax filings and audits.
BeautyCosmeticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage and monitor the accounts payable inbox, responding to vendor inquiries promptly and professionally
Maintain strong vendor relationships through clear and timely communication
Prepare weekly payment run analyses and process vendor payments (check, ACH, wire, and online platforms)
Upload and manage payment files within banking portals as required
Prepare and post recurring and ad-hoc journal entries to the general ledger
Assist with month-end close activities, including assigned journal entries and account reconciliations
Analyze general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
Prepare monthly OPEX analyses to identify variances, discrepancies, or omissions
Prepare and reconcile Sales and Use Tax filings and annual 1099 reporting
Assist with semi-annual bank audits and year-end external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
Maintain accounting documentation, procedures, and record retention processes
Administer the corporate timekeeping system, ensuring accurate and complete reporting of hours
Administer the expense reporting system, including employee access, training, compliance monitoring, and receipt review
Troubleshoot accounting system issues and coordinate with internal support teams as needed
Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls
Assist with onboarding new vendors and customers, including credit and reference checks
Participate in special projects and perform other accounting-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
3–5+ years of experience in corporate accounting, with a focus on Accounts Payable and General Ledger
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
Experience with Salesforce or similar ERP/accounting systems
Experience in a government contracting or highly regulated environment
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, IF functions, data analysis)