Job Description

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities.

The Accounts Payable Coordinator role at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) supports the Accounts Payable department by reconciling vendor and Company statements in compliance with financial policies. This role performs a variety of analyses to ensure that financial transactions are completed accurately and recorded appropriately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile invoices with receiving documentation and purchase orders and perform any necessary data entry.
• Perform weekly check runs in advance of deadlines to leverage vendor offered discounts.
• Review input of invoices for accuracy and proper coding to the general ledger.
• Respond to vendor inquiries, research discrepancies, and resolve all billing issues.
• Perform month-end reconciliations in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Analyze a variety of financial data and reporting using spreadsheets.
• Scan and index documents into an imaging system.

Qualifications:

• An associate's degree in accounting or a related field is preferred.
• 3 or more years of professional experience in accounts payable or a related field is required.
• Excellent data entry and problem solving skills.
• Experience with Oracle financial management system is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the Google platform (i.e., Sites, Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheets).

Work Environment:

• Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard
  potential.
• Hybrid work option: Some work may be completed outside of the Company locations, with at least three (3) days a week in the Corporate Office. The role is responsible for setting up a professional and ergonomically safe work environment and to be available during working hours. Hybrid work options are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time based upon Company policy, associate performance and business needs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The hourly pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00 per hour. Salary commensurates with years of experience.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Leadership has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 20% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays