Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

At Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors, our vision is to be the leading beer distributor in the market.

Imagine building a business from the ground up, with nothing more than 1 truck, 4000 feet of warehouse space, 2 Beer Brands and a lot of determination! Simon Bergson, founder and owner of Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors, has done exactly this, growing our business over the last 47 years to exponential heights. Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors now has 1.5 million feet of warehouse space, the distribution rights to 300 brands, 400 trucks and services 15 counties. Our aim is to provide great service to all of our customers from the convenience store owner to our big chain operators, restaurants, bars and hotels.

Hard work, grit and a "can do" spirit are our hallmarks.

We couldn't do what we do without our team. Not only do we want to develop our brands and our business, we want to develop our people, making Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors a great place to work. It doesn't matter how large we get, we'll always be family. For this reason, we are committed to your success, coaching and development.

Our business is growing and we need smart and talented people like you to help us get where we want to be!

Your main focus:

• Reconcile product receipts and invoices for suppliers like Molson Coors, Crown Imports, Boston Beer, Mark Anthony and others, including over/short product receipts.
• Assist with non-product reconciliation.
• Review vendor statements and respond to any inquiries by the vendor or supplier.
• Assist with Concur travel and expense management.
• Assist with gross margin update in EOSTAR when there is an FOB prince increase.
• Reconcile freight bills.
• Review and track all EFT/ACH payments from Chase Link.
• Maintain Chase Link schedule by date and manual check number for month end reconciliation.
• Apply Manual EFT payments in collaboration with other team members.
• Assist AP Manager with CIP and fixed assets at month end closing.
• Process monthly rent payments.
• Assist with auto leasing and NYCD truck leasing monthly reconciliation.
• Non-product invoice reconciliation, including GL coding and approval process
• Assist with the weekly check run.
• Set up new vendors in the system, W-9 and ACH form review process.
• Support beer accrual reconciliation for departmental coverage.
• Support bill of lading tracking.

Position requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Thrives in a fast-paced and demanding working environment with the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects and priorities with competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Superior communication and relationship building ability.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Hourly salary: $25.00 - $27.00.