Accounts Payable Specialist - 3-month Contract

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at unybrands, you will be responsible for processing a high volume of invoices and credit memos, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely payment to vendors. You will leverage our automated AP system, Tipalti, to track invoice statuses and maintain a strong communication line with our vendors and internal teams.

To qualify for the Accounts Payable Specialist role at unybrands, candidates should have 3-5 years of accounts payable experience and a solid understanding of finance and accounting principles. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Tipalti and NetSuite is a plus.

At unybrands, we believe in the continuous growth of our employees. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll have opportunities to cross-train with teammates and participate in department projects. We encourage furthering your education and skills, so you can stay updated in the evolving e-commerce landscape.

The culture at unybrands is collaborative, supportive, and geared towards innovation. You will find a welcoming environment where ideas are shared freely, and every team member is valued. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in fostering improvement and achieving our collective goals.

unybrands offers the flexibility of remote work for the Accounts Payable Specialist position. We understand the importance of work-life balance and encourage you to create a work environment that suits you while contributing effectively to the team's goals.

In the Accounts Payable Specialist role at unybrands, you will analyze daily, weekly, and monthly metrics related to the procure-to-pay process. This analysis helps in identifying performance trends and areas for improvement, allowing you to present actionable insights to the team.

The ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Specialist role at unybrands is detail-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin are essential, along with a proactive approach to resolving issues and improving processes.

Discuss your past roles where you handled invoice processing, providing specific details about the volume of invoices managed, systems used, and how you ensured accuracy and timeliness in payments.

Explain your method for addressing discrepancies, emphasizing your collaborative approach with vendors and internal teams, and provide an example of a time you successfully resolved an issue.

If you have experience with Tipalti or NetSuite, share specific examples of how you utilized these systems to enhance efficiency in your accounts payable tasks. If you have limited experience, express your willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

Discuss your time management strategies, such as prioritizing tasks and utilizing tools or software to track progress. Mention any specific techniques you've found effective in meeting deadlines.

Share a specific example of a process you improved, detailing the challenges faced and the positive outcomes, such as reduced processing time or increased vendor satisfaction.

Explain your knowledge of accounting principles and how you have applied them in your previous roles. Provide an example of ensuring compliance in your work.

Outline your approach to managing vendor inquiries, focusing on communication, resolution strategies, and preventing future issues, while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Discuss the importance of communicating clearly with vendors and stakeholders to avoid misunderstandings and ensure smooth operations in accounts payable, supported by relevant experiences.

Share your passion for finance and how the accounts payable field allows you to contribute to a company's success by ensuring timely payments and smooth vendor relations.

Describe the methods you would use to train a new employee, focusing on hands-on experience, documentation, and fostering an environment where questions are encouraged.