REPRESENTATIVE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

PUMA - Somerville, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Somerville, MA

10,001+ employees

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Accounts Payable Representative at PUMA is responsible for processing high volume invoices and maintaining the Accounts Payable subledger within the SAP financial system. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The representative will also ensure compliance with documentation and assist in tax filings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume invoices through a cloud-based purchase requisition to invoice system with speed and accuracy.
• Maintain Accounts Payable subledger within SAP financial system.
• Process and administer payment runs, ensuring proper approvals have been obtained prior to payment.
• Verify and maintain vendor setup in all relevant systems, ensuring proper documentation compliance.
• Verify and investigate discrepancies by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.
• Maintain vendor relationships and administer invoices from paper-based vendors.
• Provide backup support and cross-training for other Accounts Payable team members.
• Partner with the Accounts Payable team to increase efficiencies in day-to-day processes.
• Assist in preparing periodic tax filings as needed.
• Participate in ad hoc requests and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Superb attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Canada provincial sales tax experience is a plus.
• Canada T4A/Releve 1 experience is a plus.
• 1099 processing experience preferred.
• Functional with Microsoft Excel.
• Must be a team player.