Kahala Management

Kahala, a globally recognized leader in quick-service restaurant franchising, has an opportunity for a Accounts Payable Specialist to join its Accounting Team in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kahala franchisees and partners operate a portfolio of many QSR brands including Cold Stone Creamery, Blimpie, Baja Fresh, Pinkberry, among others, in over 20 countries around the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

POSITION OVERVIEW:

• This position is high volume and fast paced
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Financial Reporting
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve
• High level of accuracy
• Account reconciliation
• Vendor relations and resolve invoicing issues
• Expense reimbursements
• 1099 understanding/processing
• Performing the day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions
• Monitor AP emails, correspondence, and invoices to AP automation software program (Great Plains)
• Receiving and reviewing invoices/backup for appropriate approvals and GL coding
• Managing invoice statements
• Verifying all invoices, expenses and payments are processed in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Prepare weekly AP payments for approval
• Electronic payments
• Matching Manual Payments
• Uploading electronic invoice files
• AP Period end close process
• Assisting the Accounts Payable Department with various duties.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• SAP preferred, but will consider all ERPs
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent PC skills
• Basic Excel knowledge
• Expert 10-Key user
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent work ethic and team player
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Experience with AP month-end closing procedures
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet critical deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills/interpersonal skills written

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• 3-5 years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits (Subject to Change):

• 401(k) matching, including Roth options
• 3 Medical insurance plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (10 holidays, 3 weeks PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Wellness programs
• Hybrid work schedule