To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure the effective operation of the Shared Services (Accounts Payable, Credit and Collections, and Travel) team, taking a "hands-on" approach when required.
• Manage Vendor Relations and disbursements made via check, ACH, credit card and wires.
• Manage Customer Relations as it relates to credit and collection with frequent communication to the Indirect sales team.
• Own the Travel Policy and ensure employee compliance.
• Meets operational standards by providing accounting information to strategic plans and forecasts; suggests ideas for improvement; works with team leads to implement process improvements and reporting metrics.
• Responsible for all IRS reporting and compliance in the area of AP.
• Ensure vendor payments are processed within the company guidelines.
• Ensure customer credit is established within company guidelines.
• Manage company credit card program.
• Review of the AR and AP Aging reports for accuracy and reporting.
• Manage the collection of past due accounts.
• Monthly and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Provide input to the cash flow forecast.
• Analyze accounts receivable and payable activities for performance, including timeliness, accuracy.
• Management of teams which includes; hiring, training, coaching, and appraising job performance.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Reduce risk of fraud and financial reporting misstatement by following internal controls
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
• Maintains company confidence by keeping financial information confidential.
• Analyze data and suggest ideas for improving
• Involvement in any accounting business system updates or implementations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years AP and AR management experience experience strongly preferred
• 2+ years directing or managing/supervising experience
• Microsoft D365 experience a plus

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll processes and understanding of systems
• Demonstrates management and leadership skills
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
• Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment
• Strong team player

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment. Utilizing an office desk - sitting, reading, listening, or speaking with the ability to move intermittently throughout the day
• Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones

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We are proud of the competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefit package provided to our associates and their families. Our compensation package is designed to meet our associates today and help them plan for the future.

Health Benefits

VRA offers a variety of medical, dental and vision programs to meet your family's health care needs.

• Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
• A no premium medical plan for employee only coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts

Survivor Benefits

Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.

• Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
• Accidental Death and Disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children

Income Protection

If you are unable to work due to illness or injury VRA provides several programs to protect your income at no cost to you.

• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid family medical leave

Retirement Plan

The VRA 401k plan helps you accumulate savings for retirement

• 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
• Strong line up of professionally managed funds
• Safe-harbor plan design

Paid Time Off

Enjoy generous time off programs.

• Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
• 9 paid holidays a year
• Paid bereavement leave

Give Back Opportunities

VRA offers the opportunity to serve your community.

• Voluntary Time Off
• Matching charitable donations and leadership grants

Holistic Wellness

• Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts

• Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
• Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement

Product Discount

• Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley and Pura Vida products

Ancillary Benefits and Programs

• Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.For more information, please click the following links:

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in English)

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (in Spanish)

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If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to . Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Our intention is to fill this opening within 30 days of the original posting date and applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.