Senior Account Payable
Vantage Apparel, Avenel, NJ, United States
Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable
Vantage Apparel is a leading global supplier of custom logo apparel, offering a wide range of high-quality garments and accessories for corporate, promotional, and teamwear needs. As the exclusive provider of Greg Norman, POLO Ralph Lauren, Xtreme Visibility, Redwood Classics, and Lane Seven Apparel, Vantage has been the industry's top-awarded decorator for 30 consecutive years. Since joining forces with Lynka in 2021 to expand our European presence, we have continued to grow our global reach while earning recognition as an ASI Top 40 Supplier and a PPAI Gold Pyramid Top 100 Supplier (#12 in 2025). With more than four decades of experience and multiple "Best Places to Work" honors, Vantage has been the leading B2B innovator in the promotional apparel industry since 1977, delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to customers worldwide. Role Highlights
The Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable plays a key role in managing the full lifecycle of Vantage Apparel's accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role oversees reconciliations, strengthens internal controls, and drives process improvements to support scalable financial operations. Leveraging strong technical expertise and attention to detail, the Senior Accountant enhances visibility and consistency across the AP function while mentoring team members and supporting development within the finance team. The position also collaborates cross-functionally, supports cross-training in accounts receivable and inventory management, and reports to the Director of Finance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable operations, including end-to-end vendor invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies. Review, code, and process high-volume AP transactions, ensuring accuracy, and adherence to internal controls. Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner. Analyze general ledger accounts and financial data to identify, investigate, and resolve any discrepancies. Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting. Ensure compliance with established accounting procedures, internal controls, and audit requirements. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in AP. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, and accounting teams to support accurate financial reporting and workflow alignment. Communicate with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues. Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and supporting audit requests. Support and guide junior team members, promoting best practices and continuous development. Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Requirements Ideal Candidate Profile To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Proactive, forward-thinking team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of the promotional products industry or branded merchandise is a plus. Education and/or Experience Computer Skills Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 57 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of 1099 reporting, sales and use tax, and applicable financial regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ERP systems required. At Vantage Apparel we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Vantage Apparel is a leading global supplier of custom logo apparel, offering a wide range of high-quality garments and accessories for corporate, promotional, and teamwear needs. As the exclusive provider of Greg Norman, POLO Ralph Lauren, Xtreme Visibility, Redwood Classics, and Lane Seven Apparel, Vantage has been the industry's top-awarded decorator for 30 consecutive years. Since joining forces with Lynka in 2021 to expand our European presence, we have continued to grow our global reach while earning recognition as an ASI Top 40 Supplier and a PPAI Gold Pyramid Top 100 Supplier (#12 in 2025). With more than four decades of experience and multiple "Best Places to Work" honors, Vantage has been the leading B2B innovator in the promotional apparel industry since 1977, delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to customers worldwide. Role Highlights
The Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable plays a key role in managing the full lifecycle of Vantage Apparel's accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role oversees reconciliations, strengthens internal controls, and drives process improvements to support scalable financial operations. Leveraging strong technical expertise and attention to detail, the Senior Accountant enhances visibility and consistency across the AP function while mentoring team members and supporting development within the finance team. The position also collaborates cross-functionally, supports cross-training in accounts receivable and inventory management, and reports to the Director of Finance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable operations, including end-to-end vendor invoice processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies. Review, code, and process high-volume AP transactions, ensuring accuracy, and adherence to internal controls. Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy and completeness. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner. Analyze general ledger accounts and financial data to identify, investigate, and resolve any discrepancies. Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting. Ensure compliance with established accounting procedures, internal controls, and audit requirements. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in AP. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, and accounting teams to support accurate financial reporting and workflow alignment. Communicate with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues. Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation and supporting audit requests. Support and guide junior team members, promoting best practices and continuous development. Demonstrate strong ownership, accountability, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Requirements Ideal Candidate Profile To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Proactive, forward-thinking team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of the promotional products industry or branded merchandise is a plus. Education and/or Experience Computer Skills Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 57 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of 1099 reporting, sales and use tax, and applicable financial regulations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ERP systems required. At Vantage Apparel we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.