Accounts Payable Clerk

Overview

JAKKS Pacific, Inc., a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, currently seeks an experienced, energetic, self-starter for the role of Accounts Payable Specialist for our Distribution Center in Walnut, CA. This role will report to the Director of Accounts Payable and will collaborate closely with a team of accountants to execute the tasks associated with the daily accounts payable function and accounting operations.

• Process PO and non-PO related invoices in Concur and the JD Edwards ERP accounting system
• Contact vendors to obtain the necessary documentation to process invoices such as W9s, and payment details including banking instructions
• Prepare and process month-end accruals
• Process wire and ACH payments within the bank portal
• Follow-up on invoice and payment approvals and other work-related issues
• Assist Accounting team with processing entries related to the bank reconciliations
• Prepare backup for weekly check runs
• Correspond with vendors regarding account statements and invoice payments
• Validate GL codes and amounts for invoices to ensure accuracy, and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with special/ad-hoc projects, as needed
• Work in a team environment and with other departments

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of 3-years related work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of ERP accounting software and database programs. Experience with JD Edwards a plus
• Experience in 2-way and 3-way invoice matching
• Exposure to Concur software a plus
• Strong quantitative, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize work
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to work overtime, as needed

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance, and employee assistance program
• Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
• Compensation
  : JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $23.00 to $25.00/hr.

A leading designer and marketer of children’s toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific® is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team.

Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let us not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make playing more fun, and we believe it has paid off.

Included in Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes’ 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business.

Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed!

Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Recruiters Please. No Relocation is associated with this position.