Accounts Payable Specialist

Brief Description

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, a typical day might include the following:

• Assisting with processing high volume locations invoices and maintain A/P record keeping
• Issuing timely payments to vendors
• Evaluating supplier discounts and apply accordingly
• Reconciling invoices, purchase orders, and inventory received
• Managing merchandise order discrepancies and manage credits due if applicable
• Reconciling vendor statements and coordinate with vendors on any discrepancies
• Audit construction and other project spends vs. budgets in accordance to contracts
• Provide training to new venue employees on the AP approval process
• Utilizing judgment and discretion review, approve, and reject purchase orders entered by employees based on budgeted allocations and cash impacts
• Determining and executing weekly check runs based on cash position
• Being an active team member in month end close process
• Collaborating cross-functionally on systems and processes to support business needs and drive continuous improvement including operations and restaurant management
• Data entry
• Filing receipts, reporting and other accounting paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

This job might be for you if you demonstrate the following abilities and meet the following qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years finance-related administrative experience preferred
• Accounts payable and/or accounts receivable experience a plus
• Hospitality or retail industry experience a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance-related field preferred, high school diploma required
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Organizational skills are key, must be able to utilize these skills to maintain a high-volume shared inbox
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel
• Basic understanding of G/L accounts and Inventory accounting experience a plus
• Workday experience a plus

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential work functions.

• This position is located in beautiful new office at The Hub on Causeway with scenic views of the Zakim bridge. This full-time role is primarily office-based and is NOT a remote opportunity
• Following the successful completion of the new hire training period, this position offers a hybrid schedule with 2 work from home days per week.
• Job functions require hours of sitting, typing, and use of a computer
• May be required to lift or move up to 30 lbs using proper lifting techniques and work in a fast-paced, high energy environment
• Non-typical office hours may be requested

Big Night Entertainment Group operates some of the hottest, cutting edge restaurants and nightclubs in New England such as The Grand, Big Night Live and Empire. Fueled by driven, passionate people, Big Night is known for its consistent growth, cutting edge sophisticated design, superior cuisines and raising the bar in hospitality and service standards. Big Night is an employee focused company as recognized by our staff as the Boston Globe TOP place to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes team members with various backgrounds and experiences. We believe this enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout the community. All are encouraged to apply.

Big Night is always looking for talented, ambitious professionals to join our staff. If you have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to superior guest service, we want you to join our team today.

Big Night Entertainment Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.