AP and AR Specialist - *Waterbury, VT*

Founded in 1978, Cabot Hosiery Mills is an American manufacturer of premium socks with uncompromised comfort, durability, and fit.

With a family of brands including Darn Tough Vermont, Wide Open, and Cabot & Sons, our mission is to make the world’s best socks, in Vermont, USA, and back them with our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. We are family owned, three generations strong, and have yet to produce our best sock.

Job Summary:

As we continue to scale one of the fastest growing apparel brands, we are seeking a: Candidate who can perform routine account payables  and account receivables activities such as organizing and entering invoices, organizing and entering expense reports, entering retailer payments, sending payment reminders.

Candidate must have the ability to leverage various software and systems to gather necessary information for inputting and processing payables and receivables.

Must have a basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Candidate will work closely with various internal business owners and external vendors and retailers to ensure payables and receivables are processed efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:


* Receive, verify, enter all AP invoices.


* Work with key business owners to obtain all required approvals.


* Manage the AP Email Inbox.

Research and respond to inquiries as needed in a timely and courteous manner.


* Work cross functionally with purchasing and receiving departments to research and resolve all discrepancies.


* Phone support for retailer payment and general AR assistance.


* Email and/or call retailers to collect past due balances.


* Organizing and entering retailer payments.


* Complete assigned work using various software applications and accounting systems.


* Adhere to internal control policies.


* All Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


* Education equivalent to BS in Finance, Accounting, or similar field preferred.


* In lieu of degree, 1-2 years’ experience in accounting or a related field.


* Excellent communication skills.


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.


* Ability to quickly learn multiple new systems, processes, and software.


* Basic knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger, and cost centers.


* Solid typing and data entry skills with a focus on attention to detail.


* Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


* Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast -paced environment.


* This position requires commitment to embrace the company’s culture through the alignment of personal behaviors with the company’s core values. 

Working Conditions:


* Open office environment.


* Manufacturing environment-exposure to machinery, noise, and other adverse conditions for limited periods of time depending on the role.


* Flexible nature to manage competing and changing ...