Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist | Food People Restaurant Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Food People Restaurant Group. We believe that great restaurants are built on the foundation of great people and a strong, supportive culture, particularly within our accounting team, which is known for being fun, sharp, and genuinely collaborative. This Accounts Payable Specialist role is fundamental to maintaining the smooth flow of our financial operations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of invoices, and bringing structure and clarity to daily financial processes for the entire organization. Your work directly contributes to our operational efficiency and the overall success of our brand.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid
• Mission: Owns the accurate and timely processing of invoices and comprehensive vendor management to ensure smooth, structured financial operations and consistent vendor relationships.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Accurately and efficiently process all incoming invoices, ensuring they are paid on time and contribute to maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Vendor Relations: Proactively manage relationships with all vendors, serving as a primary contact for inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering effective communication.
• Account Reconciliation: Methodically reconcile vendor statements, identify any discrepancies, and diligently work to resolve them to maintain precise financial records.
• Documentation Management: Systematically organize and maintain all necessary approvals, invoices, and supporting financial documentation, ensuring audit readiness and easy retrieval.
• Month-End Support: Provide essential assistance to the accounting team during month-end close processes, helping to ensure deadlines are met and financial reports are accurate.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An early career professional seeking a foundational role within an accounting team, demonstrating an interest in the hospitality industry and a keen eye for financial detail, ready to learn and grow.
• Experience: Proven capability in managing financial transactions, including invoice handling, engaging with vendors, and performing precise account reconciliations, even without extensive prior experience.
• Skills:
* Possession of critical thinking and robust problem-solving abilities to navigate complex financial scenarios.
* Exceptional organizational skills coupled with effective time management to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
* A high degree of reliability, personal accountability, and a strong, deadline-driven work ethic.
* A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, always looking for ways to improve processes and resolve challenges efficiently.
* Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and a collaborative spirit, eager to support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.