Accounts Payable Specialist (Catalogue Brands)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Catalogue, a Salis Holdings-owned platform company, is committed to building timeless consumer businesses and branded platforms around where people eat, travel and stay. Catalogue owns and operates a growing portfolio of hospitality brands including Ted's Bulletin, Kramers, Federalist Pig, and Honeymoon Chicken.

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Junior to join our accounting team! In this role, you'll support a high-volume Accounts Payable department. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who's eager to learn the ropes of restaurant AP and multi-unit accounting in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• Invoice Processing: Receive, review, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system.
• Payment Support: Assist with preparing and scheduling vendor payments via check, ACH, or wire transfer to ensure bills are paid on time.
• Data Entry & Coding: Accurately code invoices to the correct general ledger accounts and departments.
• Ramp Cards: Track down proper back-up, code and approve for upload.
• Vendor Communication: Respond to routine vendor inquiries, help resolve billing discrepancies, and maintain up-to-date vendor records.
• Reconciliation Support: Assist with reconciling vendor statements, corporate credit card statements, and identify and correct discrepancies.
• Email Inbox: Monitor, review and forward AP and Accounting emails. Answering or resolving any questions and requests or escalate to proper person.
• Bank Deposit: Prepare and process periodic bank deposits.
• Office Mail: Sort, scan and distribute.
• Month-End Assistance: Support the accounting team during month-end close, including basic accruals and reporting tasks.
• Compliance: Help maintain W-9 records and support annual 1099 reporting under the guidance of senior staff.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is a plus (not required).
• Experience: 2-4 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or office administration experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Restaurant365 or similar accounting software a plus (training provided).
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy in data entry and a careful, methodical approach to work.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams.
• Organization: Good time-management skills and the ability to handle multiple invoices and deadlines.
• Attitude: Eagerness to learn, a team-first mindset, and reliability.

• Invoices are entered accurately and processed on time.
• Vendor inquiries are handled professionally and promptly.
• Documentation stays organized and audit-ready.
• You grow your accounting skills and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Salary: $55,000/year

Health & Financial

• Company-subsidized Medical insurance
• Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance (with options to increase)
• Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time

Restaurant Group Perks

• Dining discounts across Catalogue locations

Who you will report to: AP Supervisor

Preferred Location: Washington DC