Accounts Payable Associate
Join a fast-paced retail finance team as a Freelance Accounts Payable Associate and help keep merchandise moving from vendor shipment to accurate store inventory and timely payment. This opportunity combines investigative problem-solving, financial accuracy, and vendor partnership in a role that directly supports business operations.
What You’ll Do
You’ll manage a portfolio of merchandise vendor accounts, reviewing open invoices, shortage disputes, and proof-of-delivery documentation. Your work will help confirm that products were received, purchase orders were processed correctly into inventory, and suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
- Pull and review shipping documentation for past-due invoices.
- Research receiving and proof-of-delivery details to support invoice resolution.
- Partner with the merchandise payables team to enter and track short-pay disputes.
- Collaborate with vendors to resolve outstanding invoices and discrepancies.
- Respond to routine vendor inquiries regarding payment status.
- Help ensure inventory adjustments and payment activity align with established accounting procedures.
- Maintain compliance with internal policies, controls, and documentation standards.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline preferred.
- Less than one year of relevant experience; strong internship, coursework, or administrative finance experience is welcome.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
- A self-motivated, results-oriented approach with strong follow-through.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfort working collaboratively across internal teams and external vendor partners.
- A sharp eye for inventory, shipping, and invoice details.
Work Schedule
This is a hybrid freelance opportunity, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office collaboration required Tuesday through Thursday.
