Pereira O’Dell is a full-service agency with offices in New York and San Francisco and is
recognized as one of the most innovative and creative firms in advertising. Our client work has won 3 Emmys, hundreds of advertising awards and has been made into two feature films. The agency has been named to Ad Age A-List multiple times and was named by Fast Company as one of the 10 most innovative companies in advertising. Pereira O’Dell’s client roster includes MINI Cooper, Adobe, General Mills, ABInBev, Zelle, Timberland, Fifth Third Bank, Intel, The Cheesecake Factory, Rakuten and The Central Park Conservancy.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the AP Specialist is responsible for accurate, complete, and timely Accounts Payable processes and functions. Uses internal systems to input data, generate reports, conduct research and respond to both internal and external inquiries as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process all payment requests: Checks, wire, ACH and ensure timely payments of invoices
• Review, code, and process AP invoices across multiple entities
• Obtain purchase orders and approval of invoices via Docusign, follow up as necessary
• Respond to all internal and external AP inquiries
• Build and maintain good relationships with vendors and reconcile AR statements
• Prepare weekly AP Aging report for weekly payment runs for multiple entities
• Assist with month/year end closing process
• Various special projects for Accounting Manager and Assistant Controller
• Ensure compliance in Accounts Payable processes and provide assistance to internal and external audits

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Common sense approach to problem solving
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; be a “people person”
• ERP System savvy as well as proficient user of Excel, i.e. filters, pivot tables, lookups, etc…
• A positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast paced agency environment; A distaste for the words “no” and “can’t”

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years AP experience, preferably with advertising agency

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. The salary an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on factors such as but not limited to: internal compensation of current employees in similar roles, market considerations, budgetary considerations, level of responsibility, background, experience, and qualifications.

Full-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits package for you and your dependents to ensure a healthy lifestyle. Our benefit offering includes: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life & AD&D, 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, HSA, FSA, and maternity/parental leave.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Pereira O'Dell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participant in the US Federal E-Verify program. At this time, we are not accepting resumes or candidates from third-party vendors.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pereira O'Dell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participant in the US Federal E-Verify program. At this time, we are not accepting resumes or candidates from third-party vendors.