Accounts Payable & Receivable Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for daily accounting functions associated with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). Monitor and assist with daily transactions, compile, and provide the necessary data/information for management to assess the condition of outstanding AP/AR balances.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as backup to the AR Specialist, maintaining accurate records for house account receivables, including billing, accruals, adjustments, and review. Process corporate invoices and payments on a daily and weekly basis. Assist with reviewing store-processed invoices before uploading them into JDE. Support restaurant managers and vendors with payment‑related issues as needed. Generate and research aging reports for AR customers and communicate unresolved balances exceeding 90 days to the appropriate management level. Prepare and apply weekly AR deposit for all concepts. Prepare and upload journal entries to the general ledger. Balance and reconcile AR general ledger accounts, researching and correcting discrepancies. Prepare period‑end reconciliations for both internal and external audits. Maintain employee Ambassador cards and prepare period‑end journal entries and payroll data. Prepare and distribute Accounts Receivable period reports to the manager. Support and maintain positive relationships with vendors and customers. Assemble and scan AP/AR period reports, journal entries, and other documentation. Review and follow procedures consistent with Sox 404 narratives. Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Some college coursework in a related business field.

SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS

Experience/Training: Five (5) years’ office experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable. Required: Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing requests, often with inflexible deadlines. Possess a strong sense of urgency with the ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy. Computer literate, strong working knowledge of Excel, MS Word, etc. Interpersonal skills and ability to interact positively and professionally, both internally and externally. Possess knowledge of general accounting procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Typical physical demands include sitting for long periods, standing occasionally, walking occasionally, handling objects up to 25 lbs, and other duties requiring computer usage.

OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will sit for long periods of time. Must have good arm, hand, finger dexterity and visual acuity. High frequency of computer keyboarding, high frequency of viewing a computer monitor, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, the Team Member must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office environment during standard business hours. The noise level in the work environment is quiet; however, can rise to moderate when large groups of visitors are present. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hirebridge