Accounting Specialist

About the role

LiveTrends Design Group is a recognized leader in the global home décor industry, bringing inspiration, creativity, and joy to more than 13 million homes each year. We blend the timeless beauty of Nature with the power of Art to create distinctive products and experiences that redefine the home décor landscape across North America and Europe. Driven by innovation, exceptional design, and a passion for excellence, our brands: LiveTrends, Urban Jungle, and BeYou…are trusted by many of the world's leading retailers, including Lowe's, Target, Costco, Kroger, Trader Joe's, Wegmans, Publix, and more. We have also been recognized as a Top Workplace and earned additional Top Workplace Culture Excellence Awards for Leadership, Purpose & Values, Innovation, Employee Appreciation, and Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable: Review, process, and post customer invoices/credit memos/incoming payments (ACH/wire/check/CC); apply incoming payments daily.
• Create and transmit EDI invoices; resolve transmission errors with customers and our EDI provider.
• Send statements, own collections follow-ups, and escalate per policy when invoices are 31+ days past due.
• Investigate and resolve short-pays, deductions, and unapplied payments with clear documentation; partner with Sales/AMs.
• Maintain customer master data (tax-exempt certificates, terms, contacts), complete annual exemption audit.
• Accounts Payable: Collect and post vendor invoices with correct vendor/item/date/GL/allocation; perform 3-way match as applicable.
• Prepare weekly credit card payments, record daily outgoing payments, and reconcile credit cards.
• Review vendor statements weekly; research and resolve discrepancies/duplicates/credits.
• Maintain vendor master data and W-9s; monitor AP inbox and respond within 1 business day.
• Apply landed costs for international shipments and maintain the landed cost tracking sheet.
• Month-end & controls: Assist with close (accruals, reconciliations, schedules); attend monthly reviews with Account Managers.
• Follow approval thresholds for credit memos and payment exceptions.
• When processing customer credit cards, follow PCI-compliant procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years in Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable (distribution/CPG or inventory environment a plus).
• Comfortable in an ERP (SAP Business One preferred) and Excel (lookups, pivots, SUMIFS).
• Working knowledge of GAAP basics for AR/AP, month-end, and GL structure.
• Strong follow-through, crisp written communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• EDI billing experience (setup, error handling).