Tradewind Services Accounts Payable Manager

Who We Are:

Archipelago Companies a portfolio of highly successful consumer lifestyle brands is seeking a talented and passionate individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team. Our brands including OluKai Kaenon Melin Roark and Tradewind Services are leaders in their respective markets offering high-quality products and authentic marketing stories direct to consumers. At Archipelago Companies we pride ourselves on our commitment to integrity and we strive to create a culture of excellence in everything we do. If you are a driven and innovative individual with a passion for consumer brands we invite you to apply for our open position and become a part of our dynamic and growing team.

About The Role:

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee AP for all Archipelago entities. This includes: OluKai Roark Kaenon Melin Tradewinds Ama OluKai Foundation OluKai Ltd Archipelago BV Tradewinds and Amble.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the AP workflow process performed by IQ Back Office.
• Manage and support offshore team members.
• Manage AP month-end close.
• Process bank credit card statements including Advertising Spend T&E expenses Distribution and E-Pay and reconcile in ERP system.
• Process all American Express credit cards and reconcile in ERP system.
• Generate freight reports for multiple 3PLs and send GL coding to AP team for processing invoices.
• Manage SAP Concur for expense reporting including process expenses staff support maintenance and T&E Reporting.
• Conduct Zoom SAP Concur training for newly onboarded employees as needed.
• Manage Vendor Setups and Maintenance through IQ Backoffice.
• Manage heavy volume of emails for IQ Backoffice invoice exceptions vendor maintenance approval routing and other requests.
• Run weekly aging reports for multiple brands.
• Issue high volume of weekly ACH wire and check payments for all vendors and employee expenses.
• Login to V-Payo system to process all credit card payments.
• Login to portals to retrieve invoices and pay insurance freight rent and other monthly recurring bills.
• Assist/Lead the upcoming implementation of new payment processing flow-TBD.
• Pay monthly tax payments through bank portal and assist VP of Accounting in issuing tax payments via check and wires.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications Skills Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 5-7 years of proven work experience in accounts payable
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Management experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Location & Office Structure: This is an in-office hybrid position mandatory 4 days per week in office Monday through Thursday at our Irvine CA location and option to work from home on Fridays. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Standard hours are from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. however the role may require occasional overtime during peak periods such as month-end year-end audit. This role will involve working with vendors and other members of the companies.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $80000 to $110000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Thursday
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: OluKai Kaenon Melin Roark
• Company bonus program
• 5 year and 10 year Anniversary gifts to Hawaii and other desirable destinations
• Wellness program including but not limited to in-office gym and group fitness classes
• Medical Dental Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days bi annual team building events and other in person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of the ocean lifestyle
• OluKai is a Certified B Corporation with paid company service days
• Dog friendly office
  
  

Archipelago Companies values a diverse inclusive and entrepreneurial workforce and culture and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Manager