Accounts Receivable Specialist

Posted:
3/14/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Job Description:

Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies in the US to the top of the list.

Pattern is the premier partner for global ecommerce acceleration and is headquartered in Utah's Silicon Slopes tech hub—with offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Valued at $2 billion, Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America by Deloitte and one of best-led companies in America by Inc. More than 100 global brands—like Nestle, Sylvania, Kong, Panasonic, Sorel, Skullcandy, and Popsockets—rely on Pattern's global ecommerce acceleration platform to scale their business around the world. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces®.

We need Accounts Receivable Specialist to own the invoicing process at Pattern. If you have exceptional communication skills, outstanding attention to detail, and a desire to work for a company growing at rocket-ship speed, we encourage you to apply!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a day in the life of a Brand Partner Accounts Receivable Specialist?

  • Invoice brand partners and customers

  • Assist with supporting audit requests

  • Build vendor relationships

  • Complete other accounting/finance projects as necessary

  • Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records/reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards

  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

  • Communicate with vendors and customers

What will I need to thrive in this role?

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting

  • Basic understanding of generally-accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

  • Strong Accounts Receivable knowledge and closing process

  • Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, and analytical abilities

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to collaboratively partner with other team members and key partners

  • Attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Advanced knowledge of accounting software and Excel

What does high performance look like?

●        You follow through with all assignments in a timely manner

●        You give 100% to all tasks and projects you are given

●        You will take full ownership of your projects and follow through to completion

What is my potential for career growth?

You’ll have lots of opportunities to be mentored and to provide mentorship, both organically and through our Pattern Pals mentorship program. This role will also be a great lead into advanced knowledge in the AR and brand areas and experience in a large-scale, multi-billion dollar company.

What does success look like in the first 30, 60, 90 days?

30 Days - You’ll learn Pattern’s processes, build relationships with brand partners and cross-functional teams, and participate in team meetings

60 Days - You’ll fully understand the invoicing process and feel confident in owning the brand partner relationships

90 Days - You’ll feel ready to contribute ideas to improve processes, increase efficiency, and operate comfortably within NetSuite and other systems

 

What is the team like?

●        You will work with the other Accounting Specialists and be supervised by the Brand Partner Accounting Manager. You will also be mentored by the Controller and meet with them on a regular basis to discuss your performance. This team is data driven and results oriented. You will collaborate regularly with members of your team to implement actionable solutions. Ideas and input are encouraged from all members.

 

Sounds great! What’s the company culture?

We are looking for individuals who are:

●        Game Changers- A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern’s processes and outcomes.

●        Data Fanatics- A data fanatic is someone who recognizes problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data.

●        Partner Obsessed- An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner’s expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritizes the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern.

●        Team of Doers- Someone who is a part of team of doers uplifts team members and recognizes their specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners.

 

Why should I work at Pattern?

Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include

Pattern is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.