Accounts Payable Specialist

About New Tradition

Founded in 2010, New Tradition is a premium out-of-home (“OOH”) media company, specializing in best-in-class digital and static signage across the country. New Tradition works with top brands and agencies to deliver exceptional campaigns utilizing our premium large format, lifestyle center, and transit media to access audiences where they live, work and play. New Tradition’s iconic inventory includes One Times Square and other marquee assets in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Nashville, San Antonio and Las Vegas.

New Tradition is a portfolio company sponsored by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. Our partnership with Blackstone, with its extensive portfolio of real estate assets and network of portfolio companies, helps to fuel New Tradition’s continued growth and meaningfully enhances our network of real estate and advertising relationships.

Position: Accounts Payable Specialist

Locations: Union Square, New York City

Overview: We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our expanding accounting team. This is a fast-paced role for a self-sufficient professional who thrives on managing multiple priorities with precision. We are seeking a detail-oriented problem solver with excellent organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and the agility to think on their feet. The ideal candidate will take ownership of our daily AP functions, which include the following responsibilities:

• Execute accurate three-way matching and high-volume bill processing.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and bills.
• Coordinate payment disbursements via check, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.
• Prepare cash payment reports to support weekly cash flow analysis and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Process monthly AP accruals in a timely manner.
• Onboard new vendors in strict compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date records for vendors, purchase orders, and 1099 files to ensure tax-reporting readiness.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments regarding purchases and payments
• Support internal and external audit requests with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate on process-improvement initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency.
• Take on additional duties and projects as business needs evolve.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of working knowledge in GAAP is required
• At least 2 years of experience in AP and cash disbursement is required
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment is a must
• Fundamental knowledge of an ERP system such as NetSuite preferred
• Intermediate level of Excel preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent research and follow up skills
• Understand the importance of customer service
• A team player who takes direction well and can interact professionally with various internal departments

Location

This is a hybrid role working onsite four (4) days per week, with the expectation of standard office hours, client visits, and participation in events as needed.

New Tradition is an equal opportunity employer . We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the values of equity and mutual respect. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and are dedicated to providing an environment where all employees feel valued and supported.

New Tradition provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at

New Tradition will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

To all Recruitment Agencies : New Tradition does not accept agency and unsolicited resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to such agency or unsolicited resumes.