Accounts Payable Analyst

Job SummaryBarnes & Noble is the world's largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. We operate over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states and one of the web's premier e-commerce sites, . Our Nook Digital business offers a lineup of popular NOOK® tablets and eReaders and an expansive collection of digital reading content through the NOOK® store. We're proud to be an industry leader, consistently recognized for excellence in quality and customer service in our stores and online at . We are seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst to maintain the accounts of trading partners, ensuring all open items are resolved in a timely manner. This role prepares accounts for reconciliation and settlement which may include vendor negotiation; meets with trading partners to discuss settlements, ongoing issues, and future plans; and ensures that all assigned reporting is complete, accurate, and timely.An employee in this position can expect a starting rate between $67,000 - $77,000 annually, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.This is a hybrid role requiring 2 - 3 daysweek in our Westbury, NY office.What You Do•Resolve daily issues and inquiries from assigned vendors.•Represent Barnes & Noble at meetings with trading partners to discuss settlements, ongoing issues, and future plans.•Accurately assess the exposure to the company from vendor's returns and aged unpaid invoices. •Perform self-directed settlements with minimal supervision. Settlement research should be presented in an excel spreadsheet, with conclusions. Individual should use judgment and experience to advise Manager of any significant or unusual issues. A settlement proposal will be developed and then reviewed and approved by the Manager.•Research EDI rejected invoices, process corrected invoices for payment and facilitate communications with vendor and B&N EDI technicians.•Maintain detailed and orderly files of vendor correspondence and records.•Clearly document tasks performed for inclusion in a departmental manual.•Maintain home office relations.Knowledge & Experience•Bachelor's Degree preferred, along with 2 to 4 years related experience.•Strong analytical, communication and negotiating skills.•Strong PC skills with experience in Oracle AP, Oracle Discoverer, AS400, ITR, MTD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access.EEO StatementAs an Affirmative Action Employer, Barnes & Noble hires qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary for the success of our business and is committed to diversity in the workplace. An essential part of this policy is providing equal employment opportunity for all. All employment practices and decisions-including those involving application procedures, recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, placement, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, training, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, discipline, leave of absence, layoff, recall, termination and general treatment during employment-will be conducted without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), hairstyle, height andor weight, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other self-identified, perceived or actual characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Contact (800) 799-5335. Terms of Use, Copyright, and Privacy Policy © 1997-2024 Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. 33 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003

Created: 2025-02-14