AP Specialist - Temporary

ABOUT SHINOLA

At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved.  Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own!  Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Shinola is seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to support our accounting team with day-to-day invoice processing, vendor management, and month-end close activities. This role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in NetSuite and Concur, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This is a temporary assignment with for a 3 month duration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including receiving, coding, routing, and entering vendor invoices into NetSuite.
• Prepare and process payments (checks, ACH, and wire transfers) according to invoice due dates.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and maintain accurate financial records for all AP transactions.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly with a customer service–focused approach.
• Support vendor relationship management and assist in negotiating payment terms when needed.
• Participate in month-end close by reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts and recording journal entries.
• Assist with annual financial audit requests and semi-annual physical inventory counts.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounting systems, controls, and processes to drive efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Experience using Concur for invoice and expense processing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and NetSuite ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity, honesty, and ethical standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Quick learner with strong problem-solving and collaboration abilities.

Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive.  Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.  It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.  Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.