Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable ClerkIf you're looking to grow your career at a company where creativity meets legacy, ABRAMS is the place for you. As a trailblazer in illustrated publishing since 1949, ABRAMS continues to set the standard for beautifully crafted books across art, design, culture, and children's literature.The Accounts Payable Clerk will support the Finance team by managing day-to-day accounts payable operations in a publishing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring authors, freelancers, vendors, and partners are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliant and well-documented financial records.Accounts Payable OperationsProcess high-volume invoices from authors, illustrators, editors, printers, freelance contributors, and vendorsReview all invoices for appropriate documentation, approvals, and correct coding prior to paymentEnter invoices and related journal entries into the accounts payable system and general ledgerPrepare and process payments, including printing checks, obtaining required approvals/signatures, and distributing payments as neededMaintain organized and accurate AP records, including licensing fees, printing services, event expenses, and production-related statementsAssist with tracking and processing royalties and advances in accordance with contract termsMaintain vendor, W-9, and freelance files in compliance with tax and record-retention requirementsAssist with year-end 1099 preparation and reporting for applicable vendors and freelancersSupport vendor onboarding and respond to vendor inquiries, escalating issues as appropriateExpense & Corporate Card SupportSupport the expense report process, including reviewing and reconciling Concur submissionsReconcile corporate credit card statements, including American Express, and investigate discrepanciesAssist with the administration of the corporate card program, including new card requests, cancellations, and documentationGeneral Support & Close ActivitiesMonitor the accounts payable inbox and ensure timely responses to vendors and internal stakeholdersAssist the Finance team during the month-end and the fiscal year-end closeMaintain organized digital and physical filing, scanning, and documentationProvide backup support to the Accounts Payable & Receivable Manager as neededSupport ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as assignedWe're looking for someone who has:Associate's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field0-2 years of accounts payable experienceStrong working knowledge of Excel, including spreadsheets and reconciliationsExperience working with general ledger and AP systemsHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to manage deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teamsThis position is in New York, NY, and follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days per week.The base salary range for this non-exempt position is $46,000 - $50,000 per year. The final offer will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.What We Offer:Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays.Company-paid time off during Christmas week.Comprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability.Retirement savings (401k) and life insurance.Paid time off and professional development opportunities.About ABRAMSFounded in 1949 as the first U.S. publisher to specialize in art and illustrated books, ABRAMS has a long-standing reputation for publishing visually stunning, critically acclaimed, and bestselling works. Today, ABRAMS continues to lead in the creation and distribution of high-quality books across a wide range of categories—including art, photography, design, fashion, entertainment, cooking, craft, and popular culture—as well as award-winning children's and young adult titles under imprints such as Abrams Books for Young Readers, Amulet Books, and Abrams Appleseed.Headquartered in the creative heart of New York City, ABRAMS is home to a passionate team of editors, designers, marketers, and publishing professionals who bring bold ideas to life in collaboration with celebrated authors, artists, chefs, photographers, and cultural icons. Our books are distributed globally and have helped shape conversations in classrooms, kitchens, museums, and living rooms around the world.ABRAMS is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion—both in the stories we publish and in the culture we foster. Through programs like the ABRAMS Amplify Award, we uplift and support underrepresented voices in children's publishing. Internally, we promote inclusive hiring practices and an environment where employees of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences are encouraged to bring their full selves to work.At ABRAMS, creativity, integrity, and collaboration are the foundation of everything we do. If you're inspired by books that make a difference and want to be part of a team that values art, impact, and inclusion, we invite you to join us. Learn more at abramsbooks.com.