Senior Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Specialist
What we need
We are hiring for a Staff Accountant/Accountants Payable Specialist to join our Finance team to support accounts payable & accounting functions as we transform the company and industry. The Financial group will easily be the widest encompassing function within our organization.You will get exposure to a wide range of transactions and will work on highly visible organizational projects that are very innovative, providing exposure to many different areas within the company. This position reports to our Controller but will also have interactions with the VP Finance and the CFO as well as other key leaders in the company along with our key vendors.
About Us:
Telementum was established in 2021 as a holding company for some of the largest and most recognized brands in mobile accessories. From product, distribution, logistics, and business insights, Telementum is changing the category with fresh solutions to our customers challenges and outstanding products to consumers. Our portfolio of brands include:
Speck Products is the OG of the mobile accessories category. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Speck has gained recognition for its innovative and stylish cases that offer both protection and personalization for consumers' devices.Speck's cases are known for their durability, impact resistance, and slim profiles. Speck continues to innovate and expand its product offerings with the introduction of ClickLockTM attachable accessories and true wireless earbuds in 2023.
Tech21, since 2005, has been developing the most advanced cases and screen shields for mobile, tablet and laptop devices worldwide. Tech21 combines science, engineering, and British design to create products that address three core consumer benefits: style, protection and performance.As the brand evolves to continue meeting the needs of its consumers, Tech21 has developed the most advanced impact protection material on the market – FlexShock™. The ultra-thin and lightweight material absorbs and dissipates force and can withstand drops up to 13 feet.
Tech21 puts all its products through a rigorous testing program, and in an industry-first has worked with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) to develop its testing methodology. Tech21 is the number one case brand in the UK.
Alphacomm custom designs, manufactures and distributes wireless accessories to over 18,000 points of distribution, primarily in the Prepaid wireless market in North America. Alphacomm leads the wireless industry in the number of carrier brands managed and is the first to market carrier-licensed accessory portfolios for over fifty devices launched annually.In-house brands, Quikcell and BosBos, are leading brands designed and manufactured by Alphacomm for the Prepaid channel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Accounting department leaders to ensure all invoices are processed according to company procedures.
- Work to ensure that all accounts payable invoices are processed accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure that all vendor inquires sent to the accounts payable mailboxes are responded to and resolved in a professional manner.
- Perform vendor statements review to ensure timely recording of expenses.
- Assist in vendor maintenance/processing as needed.
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and administration of accounts payable operational policies to support strong internal controls.
- Make process improvement recommendations with regards to policies and procedures.
- Provide analytical and accounting support on the month-end closing process and ensure ongoing integrity of the accounts payable process.
- Work with management to drive continuous improvement in all accounts payable functions.
- Special assignments and ongoing projects as requested.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills both to internal and external customers including Senior Management.
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
- Ability to process accounts payable invoices accurately and timely as well as research and reconcile customer statements.
- Familiar with foreign currency to USD exchange rates.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential with an emphasis on creating spreadsheets that analyze large data sets and using advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF statements.
- Works independently with little supervision and is held accountable for his / her responsibilities.
- Displays an enthusiastic commitment to the goals of the team and the company.
- Ability to multitask, meet simultaneous deadlines, and effectively work under pressure.
- BS/BA in Accounting or Finance is preferred but not required
- 2 – 4 years of direct work experience strongly preferred.
Benefits
Insurance- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Accident
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Company paid Long-Term Disability
- Company paid Basic Life/AD&D
- 11 total holidays, including 4 "Floating Holidays" which are employee chosen dates
- Generous PTO policy
- 401k (Traditional and/or Roth options)
- 401k company matching