Accounts Payable Expense Specialist

AP EXPENSE SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Summary

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas.  We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.

At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.

Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time. 

The Accounts Payable Expense Specialist is responsible for various accounts payable functions including accurate and timely payment processing, audit, and documentation and vendor communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, payment requests, and employee reimbursements
• Process monthly rent payments for company’s retail stores as needed
• Process weekly payment runs, rush payments
• Determine if invoices need to be reviewed for capitalization coding
• Verify invoices in AP invoice processing workflow (Core Integrator)
• Review invoices for appropriate approval level prior to payment
• Assign GL codes in accordance with Chart of Accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices
• Verify and peruse for Sales/Use Tax notation
• Upload invoice distribution integrations into Great Plains
• Complete New Vendor Setups / Vendor Maintenances with appropriate documentation and approval
• Resolve A/P issues and vendor inquiries in a timely manner
• Respond to requests for information from Accounting Management
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adheres to local, state and federal laws
• Additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor related to your position/department
• Work varied hours/days as business dictates
• Some overtime work may be required

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in accounting or accounts payable preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and Core Integrator preferred
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong math aptitude and ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Competencies

• Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and professionally.
• Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others. Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information.

Boot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Merchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.
• Paid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.*
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.*
• 401(k) plan with generous company matching.
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance.
• Opportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.

*For eligible Boot Barn Partners

PAY RANGE: $24.00 - $27.00/ hr.*

*compensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure

Physical Demands

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.

[    ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking

[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking

[    ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

[    ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Work Environment

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate.

Boot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content.  This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.

Our core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.

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