Vendor Manager

As innovators of premium baby gear with a timeless style, Nuna is a Global Brand, growing exponentially in the U.S. Market. Our corporate office is in scenic Berks County, PA, while our Distribution Center and West Coast offices are in Vancouver, WA, and Solana Beach, CA. Nuna's consistency and attention to detail in producing high-quality products for families are mirrored within the Vancouver work environment as evidenced by the inviting entryway of herringbone floors, moss sign, and brilliant lighting. Gym facilities and a breakroom featuring a full kitchen and fireplace serve to enhance the workday. Our health and welfare benefits, like our baby gear products, are superior, boasting a $0 Copay / $0 Deductible Medical & Prescription Plan Design and a 401(k) with a 6% Employer Match Currently, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Vendor Governance Lead to join our Accounting team. This role is critical in helping to build scalable process and internal controls, and enforcing compliance around vendor set up. In addition to being a strong partner to our vendor base and maintaining those productive relationships, this role will also be responsible for supporting the Accounts Payable team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform vendor setup and maintenance, including W-9 requests. Monitor shared mailboxes and workflow queues for vendor requests. Serve as a point of contact for basic vendor questions. Design and strengthen the vendor onboarding process and own vendor master data governance. Play a key role in developing internal control framework to mitigate financial misstatements fraud. Develop and enforce indirect procurement vendor policy key internal controls. Lead a function rather than simply processing transactions. Partner cross-functionally and directly with Finance leadership, Procurement leadership and various business teams on continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and business teams to resolve issues. Assist with periodic reviews of vendor master data. Help ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Escalate potential issues or concerns to management. Accounts Payable Review, verify, and process invoices and expense reports. Ensure timely payments to vendors and suppliers. Reconcile vendor statements and respond to inquiries. Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting. Support audits by providing documentation and explanations. Collaborate with procurement and other departments to ensure policy compliance. Accrues use tax when appropriate. Processes periodic payment runs including checks, ACH and wire transfers. Prepare year-end 1099s in accordance with IRS guidelines. Perform month-end and year-end close duties ad hoc. Support and respond to year-end external audit requests. This position description is intended to provide a summary of the major duties, tasks, and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered an exhaustive listing of all work requirements. Requirements and Qualifications Experience Five (5) to eight (8) years of Accounts Payable experience in a professional environment with specific experience in vendor governance and maintenance. Skills & Knowledge Strong command of standard accounting principles. High math aptitude and numerical accuracy. Ability to: Learn new software quickly. Meet deadlines in a time-constrained environment. Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. Communication : Clear verbal and written communication; active listening; effective information exchange. Relationships / Networking: Collaborative team player; maintains composure under pressure. Detail Oriented: Thorough verification of work; strong recall of specific facts. Customer Oriented: Responsive and proactive in addressing internal and external needs. Dependability : Reliable and consistent in completing assignments independently. Potential: Demonstrates capacity for increased responsibility. Quality Commitment: High accuracy with minimal errors. Quantity of Work: Produces acceptable volume of work and increases work pace when necessary to meet demands. Time Management, Productivity: Efficient time management and task prioritization. Technology Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Moderate Excel skills at a minimum (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP). Experience with Concur or similar expense reporting systems preferred. SAP experience is highly preferred. Education Associate’s degree in accounting or finance preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Other Ability to work extended hours, including nights and weekends, as needed. Employees in Non-Exempt positions must accurately complete, obtain approval from their manager, and timely submit a timecard in the form provided by the Company, as it coincides with the Company’s bi-weekly payroll schedule. Washington State Pay Transparency Act: The hourly pay range for this role is $25.40 to $31.75 an hour. The target compensation range and the actual salary are determined by several factors, including specific skills, competencies, years of experience, geographic location, and education, as outlined in the job description. Full time employees are eligible for company benefits to include medical, prescription, dental, mental health benefits, 401(k) and paid time off (vacation, PSST and paid holidays). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr