SUPERVISOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

J.Jill is a premier omnichannel retailer and nationally recognized women’s apparel brand committed to delighting customers with great wear-now product. The brand represents an easy, thoughtful and inspired style that reflects the confidence of remarkable women who live life with joy, passion and purpose. J.Jill is headquartered outside Boston. Responsibilities : Manages the accounts payable department to ensure that vendors are paid timely and accurately with the appropriate approvals and general ledger account coding information Prepares check, wire and ACH payments for all domestic and international vendors for all merchandise and corporate expenses Coordinates with other departments to ensure best practices are in place for the vendor set-up and payment process as well as to provide the best reporting possible from the Accounts Payable system Performs the close process to the general ledger daily, along with reconciliation of the Accounts Payable system balances monthly and upon request Supports the general accounting team in resolving accounts payable issues and works on special projects as well as performing other duties as assigned Works closely with the Manager, Cash Accounting to prepare the weekly cash/payments forecast which is reviewed with the CFO and VP, Finance Responsible for training and emphasizing strict adherence to controls related to confirmation of vendor information and overall communication with vendors due to increased risk of “cyber fraud” or “phishing schemes” Acts as back-up to Manager, Cash Accounting, oversees daily cash activities in his/her absence Cross trains team members and ensures appropriate back-up when needed Qualifications : Must have ability to manage and develop accounts payable staff Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong Excel and Word skills are required Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment Ability to maintain flexibility in a fast-paced environment, and continuously evolve to meet changing business needs Quick learner and problem solver when faced with new issues or challenges Ability to build partnerships and work in a collaborative style BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field 4+ years accounts payable work experience 2+ years supervisory experience The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. We are collaborative and data-centric, with every associate focused on creating our customer’s unique experience and delivering results through our omnichannel business model.