The posting
Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. To us, comfort means more than great products, it means empowering every employee to feel comfortable being themselves. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company at our core, we believe a diversity workforce brings better insights, solutions and products and serves as the backbone to bettering our company. Join with us as we add to our team of exceptional individuals who will help us take over the world — one mattress at a time.
Compensation
The compensation target for this role is: $28.00 - $32.69
Job Summary
Why this role matters:
The Accounts Payable Administrator keeps Purple’s payables accurate, timely, and well controlled, making sure every bill is coded correctly, properly approved, and paid according to company policy. As part of the Accounting team, this role partners with managers and teams across the company and helps guide the work of other A/P team members. It’s a detail-oriented, collaborative environment where accuracy matters and ideas for working smarter are welcome. The work strengthens vendor relationships and the controls that support Purple’s growth, while giving leadership a clear, trustworthy view of what the company owes.
Job Description
How you’ll shape the future of comfort:
- Enter each bill into Stampli and ensure the G/L coding, approval hierarchy, and other fields are complete and accurate, following up with managers on coding and approvals as needed.
- Reconcile bills for items purchased on a purchase order to the P.O. and the product receipt.
- Prepare the weekly payment run for management approval and create the files to be uploaded to the bank.
- Work with vendors to resolve AP and payment issues, and maintain accurate vendor files.
- Calculate and apply credits and discounts when appropriate, including ensuring credits are received and taken for non-conforming material.
- Maintain the list of authorized approvers by department or bill type.
- Perform the monthly close reconciliation of the AP aging to the G/L trial balance, and review and reconcile the Goods Received Not Yet Billed report.
- Coordinate, train, coach, and direct the work of other A/P clerks.
What we’re looking for :
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting.
- 2–3 years of accounts payable experience.
- Understanding of payables processes and software.
Even Better if...
- Degree with an emphasis in accounting and/or business management.
- Experience with Stampli or similar AP automation software.
- Experience training or coaching other team members.
Physical Requirements:
Physical activities may occasionally include:
- Remaining in stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.
Physical activities may constantly include:
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:
- Noisy open office environment
Work Hours (Good Faith Estimate):
This full-time position is expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week. This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Time Off
- Earn a Mattress
- Purple Swag
- Amazing Purple Products
WHY WORK AT PURPLE?
- Make your mark: We value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people’s lives through comfort.
- Gain unique experience: Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in Utah! The contributions you make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with you.
- Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and annual employee appreciation events.
Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
