Accounts Payable Specialist

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Accounts Payable Specialist in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, detail oriented, then this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning. What You’ll Be Doing? Support department processes: Ensure established standards and controls are maintained Execute weekly payment cycle: Monitor and ensure payments are executed timely and accurately Partner with Accounting: Ensure financial transactions/adjustments are processed according to GAAP Execute department objectives: Report on team KPIs monthly to ensure strategic objectives are successfully executed Lead reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present accurate reporting to leadership and accounting Project management: Routinely lead special projects, including project initiation, planning, and execution Support automation efforts: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline reporting, processes, and systems Perks You’ll Enjoy! Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres brands Benefits that Start Day One: To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com Mental Wellness Resources. Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates. Get Paid When You Want. Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday Relaxed Dress Code. At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet! What Makes You the Perfect Fit! BS/BA in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred 0-2 years relevant business experience Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, particularly related to accounts payable Ability to perform, interpret, and apply mathematical/financial formulas and concepts Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and circumstances, and draw valid conclusions Ability to interpret requests/instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and deliver requested information clearly and concisely Strong communication & customer service skills are required. Ability to adjust communication style for the audience Technical skills within MS Office such as Excel (above average), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; Experience in SAP or equivalent ERP tools; Banking systems a plus Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems. Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caleres, Inc.