Type: Perm 

Start Date: ASAP 

Location: New York, NY - 100% onsite 

Salary: open – commensurate with experience 

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Payables Specialist to join our team in New York, working across the group’s hospitality projects, and overseeing payments and financial obligations to suppliers and creditors.

Responsibilities: 

• Recording business transactions, processing invoices, and verifying financial data to maintain accurate accounts payable records. 
• Providing essential clerical support to facilitate the payment of Happier’s outgoings. 
• Maintaining detailed and precise records of outstanding payables. 
• Ensuring the accuracy of financial documents to facilitate payment, auditing, and tax-related requirements. 
• Prevent unintentional overpayments. 
• Implementing effective monitoring practices to ensure timely payments to vendors. 
• Clarify any discrepancies or uncertainties related to invoice items, prices, or receiving signatures. 
• Gather and review invoices for completion prior to payment processing. 
• Type and compile periodic reports and other necessary records. 
• Obtain accurate information and data regarding invoice payments. 
• Reconcile bank statements to ensure accuracy and resolve any discrepancies. 
• Enter daily bookkeeping entries and maintain records. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years in a relevant role 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Confident with Excel 
• Competent in working to strict deadlines