Carter's
Serving the needs of all families with young children,
Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.
This role is an integral part of the Vendor Maintenance team, working with people at all levels in our organization daily. The primary responsibility of the Vendor Maintenance Associate – AP is to create, review and approve vendor profiles internally and externally, update vendor details internally and externally, and manage vendor invoice processing delegation of authority. This role reports to the AP Supervisor and is based in our Buckhead office in a hybrid work environment.
Vendor Onboarding & Setup (50%)
Manage the end‑to‑end vendor onboarding process by collecting, reviewing, and validating required documentation (e.g., W‑9, banking information, tax forms).
Accurately create, update, and maintain vendor records within SAP and Graphite, the vendor onboarding tool.
Review and submit new internal and external vendor creation requests, ensuring approvals through the appropriate levels and that all required information is present.
Act as a primary point of contact for vendor setup and maintenance inquiries, providing timely and professional support.
Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and regulatory requirements in all vendor master activities.
Approvers Matrix Maintenance (30%)
Maintain the Chart of Authority database within SAP to ensure users’ access is updated and properly documented with approvals.
Invoice Processing (20%)
Ensure timely and accurate utility payments by preparing and submitting uploads in accordance with established deadlines.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Innovation (20%)
Support special projects such as system upgrades, automation initiatives, and policy enhancements related to vendor management.
Assist other roles within accounts payable as necessary.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must have
Attention to detail, experience dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.
Experience working with SAP or large systems such as Oracle or Peoplesoft; specifically, in the area of accounts payable.
Critical thinking and reasoning skills.
1+ years AP experience in a high‑volume invoice processing department.
Confident in the use of technology to complete tasks.
Demonstrated experience managing high volumes of daily tasks.
Experience working with people at all levels of an organization and ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
Team player, able to work collaboratively with and through others.
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
Experience managing vendor onboarding and year‑end vendor reporting (1099/1042).
Preferred skills and experience
Enthusiastic personality, capable of presenting an empathetic and positive problem‑solving personality to internal and external stakeholders; root cause identification skills.
Diligent demeanor capable of ensuring compliance to detail.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred. Accounting, Finance, or Technical degree preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values.
Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus‑driven environment.
Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact‑based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients.
Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely.
Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes.
MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.
This role is an integral part of the Vendor Maintenance team, working with people at all levels in our organization daily. The primary responsibility of the Vendor Maintenance Associate – AP is to create, review and approve vendor profiles internally and externally, update vendor details internally and externally, and manage vendor invoice processing delegation of authority. This role reports to the AP Supervisor and is based in our Buckhead office in a hybrid work environment.
Vendor Onboarding & Setup (50%)
Manage the end‑to‑end vendor onboarding process by collecting, reviewing, and validating required documentation (e.g., W‑9, banking information, tax forms).
Accurately create, update, and maintain vendor records within SAP and Graphite, the vendor onboarding tool.
Review and submit new internal and external vendor creation requests, ensuring approvals through the appropriate levels and that all required information is present.
Act as a primary point of contact for vendor setup and maintenance inquiries, providing timely and professional support.
Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and regulatory requirements in all vendor master activities.
Approvers Matrix Maintenance (30%)
Maintain the Chart of Authority database within SAP to ensure users’ access is updated and properly documented with approvals.
Invoice Processing (20%)
Ensure timely and accurate utility payments by preparing and submitting uploads in accordance with established deadlines.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Innovation (20%)
Support special projects such as system upgrades, automation initiatives, and policy enhancements related to vendor management.
Assist other roles within accounts payable as necessary.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must have
Attention to detail, experience dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.
Experience working with SAP or large systems such as Oracle or Peoplesoft; specifically, in the area of accounts payable.
Critical thinking and reasoning skills.
1+ years AP experience in a high‑volume invoice processing department.
Confident in the use of technology to complete tasks.
Demonstrated experience managing high volumes of daily tasks.
Experience working with people at all levels of an organization and ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
Team player, able to work collaboratively with and through others.
Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
Experience managing vendor onboarding and year‑end vendor reporting (1099/1042).
Preferred skills and experience
Enthusiastic personality, capable of presenting an empathetic and positive problem‑solving personality to internal and external stakeholders; root cause identification skills.
Diligent demeanor capable of ensuring compliance to detail.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.
Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred. Accounting, Finance, or Technical degree preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values.
Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus‑driven environment.
Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact‑based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients.
Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely.
Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes.
MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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