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AKIRA Accounting Associate

 

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA’s culture has one very large, distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

 

The Position:

Accounting Associate (A/P Division)

 

Location:

Chicago, IL

 

AKIRA is looking for a reliable, trustworthy, hard-working Accounts Payable (AP) Associate who will ensure proper entry and payment of goods for our rapidly growing company. The AP Associate will collaborate with buyers, merchandising, inventory, and fellow Finance team members to ensure that data flowing through the system is accurate, approved by the right chain of command, and paid in a timely and proper manner. This position requires excellent data entry and attention to detail, as well as fantastic communication skills. This is an in-office position.

 

Essential Functions:

● Receive vendor invoices and review the against system data

● Perform data entry to ensure that invoice data enters all systems

● Reviews and alerts appropriate parties of any discrepancies between Vendor data and internal data

● Handles appropriate classification of data into internal systems

● Receives appropriate approvals and pays invoices in a timely manner using a variety of methods

● Properly records payment and resolves any discrepancies against actual payments taken

● Properly handles landing costs, discounts, and other exceptions

● Runs a variety of reports related to the AP function

● Maintains an organized system to properly track AP to PO and all related notes

● Participates in the AP portion of any technology upgrades

● Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

 

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

● Basic Excel skills (sum/sumif/vlookup/pivot table functions) required

● 1+ years in a data entry role

● 1+ years in an accounting role highly preferred

 

The Ideal Candidate Has/Is:

● Exceptionally detail-oriented

● Fantastic attitude - always willing to help, can pivot easily, takes pride in work

● Exceptional work ethic and motivation to meet strict deadlines

● Highly organized

● Strong moral/ethical compass

● Ability to maintain professionalism in terms of job while in a laid back environment

● Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product

● Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner

● Excellent reading comprehension skills

● Responsive team player with ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks

 

Benefits:

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA’s growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you’re filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.

 

Job Type: Full Time

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