Accounts Payable Specialist
About the role
Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first. Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Accounts Payable Specialist in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, detail oriented, then this is the perfect role for you!
Responsibilities
- Support department processes: Ensure established standards and controls are maintained
- Execute weekly payment cycle: Monitor and ensure payments are executed timely and accurately
- Partner with Accounting: Ensure financial transactions/adjustments are processed according to GAAP
- Execute department objectives: Report on team KPIs monthly to ensure strategic objectives are successfully executed
- Lead reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present accurate reporting to leadership and accounting
- Project management: Routinely lead special projects, including project initiation, planning, and execution
- Support automation efforts: Proactively identify opportunities to streamline reporting, processes, and systems
Requirements
- BS/BA in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred
- 0-2 years relevant business experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, particularly related to accounts payable
- Ability to perform, interpret, and apply mathematical/financial formulas and concepts
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and circumstances, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret requests/instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and deliver requested information clearly and concisely
- Strong communication & customer service skills are required. Ability to adjust communication style for the audience
- Technical skills within MS Office such as Excel (above average), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; Experience in SAP or equivalent ERP tools; Banking systems a plus
Qualifications
- Mental Wellness Resources. Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates.
- Relaxed Dress Code. At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!
Skills
- BS/BA in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred
- 0-2 years relevant business experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, particularly related to accounts payable
- Ability to perform, interpret, and apply mathematical/financial formulas and concepts
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and circumstances, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret requests/instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and deliver requested information clearly and concisely
- Strong communication & customer service skills are required. Ability to adjust communication style for the audience
- Technical skills within MS Office such as Excel (above average), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; Experience in SAP or equivalent ERP tools; Banking systems a plus
Benefits
- To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
Pay
The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Schedule
Details on the work schedule will be provided upon hire.