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Complex

Pop culture and lifestyle media platform

Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable/ReceivablePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity, is required.
  • Experience processing high-volume accounts payable workloads of 500 or more monthly invoices in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) is required.
  • Experience with 1099 reporting, sales and use tax compliance, and audit support is required.
  • A track record of building or improving accounts payable processes and controls, including automation, is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
  • Experience supervising a small team is required.
  • The candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  • The candidate must work in-office at least 3 days a week in the Los Angeles, California office; the employer may require 5 days a week in-office.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounts payable processes and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time, with appropriate supporting documentation and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; review, code, and approve 500–1,200 invoices monthly, ensuring proper general ledger account and project code assignment.
  • Oversee the three-way match process for invoices and purchase orders in the inventory management system and resolve discrepancies.
  • Manage vendor onboarding, W-9 and W-8 collection, and vendor data maintenance; regularly reconcile vendor accounts and statements, investigate and resolve discrepancies, identify unapplied payments and outstanding invoices, and ensure vendor balances are accurate and properly reflected in the general ledger.
  • Respond to external vendors and internal departments regarding accounts payable and tax reporting processes.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, remain current on regulatory requirements, and work with external firms.
  • Administer Ramp.com, maintain approval hierarchies, respond to requests and questions, review and refine policies and procedures, and communicate updates to the business.
  • Supervise and lead Accounts Payable Specialists to ensure smooth financial operations, and identify development and training needs as appropriate.
  • Develop and implement process improvements and automation to streamline accounts payable workflows.
  • Assist with month-end close activities as required, including journal entries and reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  • Work with business teams to develop processes and systems that ensure accurate and complete reporting.
  • Assist with financial reporting for management, Board meetings, and investor-related requests.
  • Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned, including ad hoc analysis and projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in consumer products or retail is preferred.
  • Exposure to NetSuite and Ramp is preferred.

About the Company

Complex

Pop culture and lifestyle media platform

Complex runs a media platform focused on pop culture, music, sneakers, style, and sports, delivering news, features, and trend coverage to a diverse audience. It earns money from advertising, branded content, and merchandise, including exclusive collaborations with artists and designers. The platform publishes editorial and multimedia content to engage readers, using that engagement to attract advertisers and drive traffic, while merchandise and limited collaborations turn cultural moments into purchases. Its edge comes from a strong emphasis on streetwear and music culture, plus exclusive brand-artist drops, aiming to be the go-to source for pop culture and lifestyle trends while building sustainable revenue from ads, branded content, and partnerships.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
2002

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