Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $80-85,000 annual
About the Company
The 1916 Company is the worlds leading destination and global community for collectible luxury watches and fine jewelry. With more than 20 boutiques and Collectors Lounges worldwide, The 1916 Company brings together the legacies of WatchBox, Govberg Jewelers, Radcliffe Jewelers, and Hyde Park Jewelers to offer a curated selection of timepieces and fine jewelry both new and pre-owned by the most respected brands. The 1916 Companys vibrant community extends from coast to coast and around the world.
Overview
The 1916 Company is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead for our Bala Cynwyd, PA (greater Philadelphia Area) location. The AP Team Lead will serve as a
liaison between the Accounts Payable specialists and the AP Manager, ensuring smooth communication, consistent workflows, and timely resolution of issues. This is a support and coordination role, not a people-management position. While the Team Lead will provide day-to-day guidance, assist with approvals, and help oversee email and reconciliation workflows, all AP specialists will continue to report directly to the AP Manager.
Duties
- Act as the primary point of contact for the AP Specialists, helping escalate questions, challenges, or bottlenecks to the AP Manager
- Review and assist with vendor bill approvals and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Oversee daily reconciliations of vendor accounts and assist with resolving discrepancies.
- Work with AP Specialists to assist with entries of all US locations
- Monitor and manage shared AP inboxes; assign, prioritize, and track completion of tasks.
- Support and mentor six AP team members, ensuring consistent adherence to procedures.
- Coordinate and distribute workload across the team to maintain timely processing of vendor bills and payments.
- Help enter invoices as needed.
- Help manage 1916 Company Switzerland invoices
- Help AP Manager with vendor payments (ACH, wire, check, and credit card) are processed and applied accurately.
- Assist with monthly close tasks, audit support, and reporting as required.
- Maintain accurate and organized vendor files and supporting documentation.
- 1099 Preparation and Filings
- Manage accounts payable activities involving foreign currency transactions, ensuring accurate exchange rate application and compliance with global accounting standards
- Hands-on experience with foreign currency and international vendor payments preferred.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience; leadership or mentoring experience strongly preferred.
- Associates or bachelors degree
- High-volume data entry background with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Solid computer and Excel skills; NetSuite experience a plus.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to serve as liaison between staff and management.
- Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work additional hours when needed.
Additional Information
- This role is 5 days on-site and based in Bala Cynwyd, PA
- Relocation assistance or reimbursement is not available for this position.
- Candidates must reside in or be able to commute to the job location.
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for overtime.
Health care coverage for full-time employees.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee discounts on luxury merchandise.