Accounts Payable Manager

United Masters is building a marketplace that connects artists, brands and fans - empowering artists to earn and grow. United Masters has taken the bold step of building a music distribution service that, radically, puts artists first - disrupting the legacy music business by letting up-and-coming artists distribute their music directly to fans through streaming services while maintaining ownership of their master recording rights and up to 100% of royalties.

Through the combination of United Masters’ music distribution platform and its deep ties to brands, United Masters enables independent artists and change‑makers to grow and earn unlike any other platform.

The United Masters team is made up of musicians, marketers, engineers, and storytellers with backgrounds from You Tube, Sound Cloud, Pandora, Facebook, Uber, Dropbox, Complex, VICE, and more. We work hand in hand with the award‑winning creative teams that forge those innovative partnerships at Translation (our in‑house creative advertising agency).

This role is based in Brooklyn, New York with four days in‑office and one day remote.

• Oversee the full AP cycle: invoice intake and validation, three‑way matching (where applicable), approval workflows, and vendor reconciliations.
• Manage vendor onboarding and ongoing relationships to ensure the accurate setup and maintenance of vendor records and timely, accurate payment of invoices.
• Gather and maintain required documentation including W-9s, bank details, executed contracts, and other compliance‑related client/vendor records.
• Lead and execute month‑end AP close activities, including reconciliations, audit support (PBC requests, walkthroughs, and evidence documentation).
• Ensure compliance with U.S. tax regulations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies related to accounts payable.
• Process vendor invoices, manage approval workflows, and prepare weekly payment batches.
• Produce accurate and timely AP and cash‑flow reports, including aging analyses and management summaries.
• Maintain and enforce AP controls and vendor onboarding standards.
• Prepare domestic and international wire payments.
• Develop short‑term cash‑flow forecasts to support business planning.
• Deliver accurate reports to management in order to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Maintain 3rd party platforms such as
• Manage vendor tax reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation and filing.
• Support audits and contribute to process improvements.

• Strong understanding of accounts payable fundamentals, including invoice processing, payment workflows, and aging analysis.
• Experience managing international wire transfers, with preference for Brazil and Africa.
• Proven ability to perform detailed reconciliations, cost reclassifications, and ad‑hoc financial analysis.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and supplier onboarding, including documentation collection (W-9s, banking details, contracts).
• Ability to review and interpret contracts for payment, compliance, and accounting implications.

• 5+ years of experience in vendor setup and accounts payable transaction processing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience with Net Suite and
• Experience in an agency, content production, media, or music industry environment.

United Masters Inc. represents the creative solutions company, Translation, and the leading software and services platform for independent creators, United Masters. United Masters enables ownership, exposure, and new paths for financial return for independent creators, while Translation helps brands leverage the power of contemporary culture to achieve transformational growth. Combined, United Masters, Inc. is the world’s leading marketplace for cultural capital, connecting independent artists and brands to realize a future in which all creators own their future.

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