We are searching for an
Accounts Payable Specialist
to join our growing Shake Shack team!

The Accounts Payable Specialist ensures that the proper payments are made to all Shake Shack accounts in a timely manner. This individual works closely with the Accounting & Finance team, vendors and the restaurant managers on all payment related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Weekly Accounts Payable Processing (50%):

• Receive and review A/P batches from Shacks.
• Convert Menu Link invoices batches to Mas 200.
• Liase with Shack GMs and Managers on questions/comments.
• Process Shake Shack Enterprise invoices.
• Send invoices to imaging and reconcile any open issues with the batch.

Vendor Payments (25%):

• Select vendor invoices for payment.
• Ensure vendors payments are mailed in a timely manner.
• Research and correct payment discrepancies.
• Records manual checks.

Month-end and Year-end Close (15%):

• Reconcile vendor statements.
• Provide Shack GMs with support on A/P related questions.

Other Duties and Ad Hoc Projects (10%):

• Support implementation of new accounts payable processes.
• Assist in the annual financial statement audit.
• Provide support to cross functional teams.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as requested.

Core Competencies

Accountable

• Takes responsibility for his/her mistakes and shares responsibility for all successes.
• Overcomes obstacles and adversity to bring work to completion.
• Makes and fulfills commitments about deadlines and outcomes

Collaborative

• Relies on and supports the larger team to achieve improved excellence.
• Recognizes and utilizes others’ complimentary skills and strengths
• Acts to support the greatest good of the team, company and community.

Excellence Driven

• Achieves best-possible results in each endeavor.
• Continuously stretches to improve performance.
• Demonstrates support and enthusiasm equally for own and other’s success.

Innovative

• Looks for, makes time for and acts upon new and better approaches and solutions, regardless of source.
• Embraces change as an opportunity for improvement.
• Improves his/her skills, knowledge and judgment

Requirements and Skills

• At least 1 year of working experience in Accounts Payable
• Restaurant industry experience a plus
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
• Familiarity with Mas200 and Menulink software a plus
• Professional communication skills
• Sense of urgency
• Team oriented
• Attention to detail
• Organizational awareness
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some college courses preferred