About the job
Join our dynamic Finance & Accounting Team at Functional Inspired Training (FIT House of Brands) as a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant in our Austin, TX headquarters. In this pivotal role, you will report to the Global Accounts Payable Manager and be instrumental in overseeing and supporting the accounts payable function on a global scale.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable:
- Review and process complex vendor invoices, ensuring timely payment.
- Collaborate with internal teams to validate proper authorizations and maintain accurate vendor billing and coding in compliance with GAAP.
- Maintain and reconcile the accounts payable subledger.
- Assist in vendor implementation projects.
- Identify and develop process efficiencies utilizing technology.
- Document, maintain, and train on policy and procedure updates.
- Proactively identify areas for process improvement to enhance efficiency.
Accounting:
- Prepare journal entries and relevant work papers supporting entries in accordance with GAAP and established policies.
- Review general ledger activities and trial balances monthly for accuracy.
- Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts per company policy.
- Facilitate the monthly closing process for accounts payable in NetSuite.
- Provide cross-functional support as needed.
- Update policies and procedures as necessary and generate special reports as required.
Tax Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on Texas sales and use tax issues, with familiarity in global taxes such as VAT, GST, and HST.
- Ensure Texas sales and use tax on purchases is properly accounted for.