Staff Accountant (AP, A/R & Property Accounting)
About Spring Footwear Corp.
Since 1991, Spring Footwear Corp. has been dedicated to delivering quality, value, and comfort with every pair we ship. We proudly partner with over 3,000 retail stores nationwide and continue to grow as a trusted leader in the footwear industry. Our success is driven by strong operational discipline, financial accuracy, and a collaborative team environment.
Position Summary
Spring Footwear Corp. is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Staff Accountant (AP, A/R & Property Accounting) to join our Accounting team. This role combines accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, and property accounting/real estate management responsibilities and plays a key role in ensuring timely payments, accurate financial records, and regulatory compliance across the company and its real estate portfolio.
Approximately 50% of the role focuses on Accounts Payable and general accounting support, 15% on Accounts Receivable and reconciliations, and 35% on property accounting and real estate management. The position works closely with the Accounting Manager, ownership, and cross-functional teams to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Accounting Support (≈50%)
- Review, audit, and process vendor invoices to ensure accuracy, proper approvals, and complete documentation
- Enter A/P transactions into the OMS and process payments via check, ACH, wire, or AMEX
- Reconcile multiple bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Verify invoice calculations from Purchasing and Sample Suppliers; post details to tracking spreadsheets
- Initiate and document wire payments through CashPro following approval
- Prepare and manage AMEX payment schedules, including backup documentation and approvals
- Download and reconcile AMEX statements related to employee travel and business expenses
- Process employee expense reports and post expenses to appropriate logs
- Set up new vendors with correct G/L coding and maintain vendor master data
- Coordinate with vendors to transition from check payments to ACH where possible
- Request and reconcile vendor statements; resolve discrepancies and apply credits
- Maintain organized electronic filing and financial document retention
- Process Positive Pay transactions through CashPro
- Participate in month-end close activities and support accurate financial reporting
Accounts Receivable & Reconciliations (≈15%)
- Prepare, issue, and post customer and tenant invoices
- Apply customer and tenant payments accurately to A/R ledgers
- Deposit and record incoming checks and ACH payments
- Monitor A/R aging and follow up on past-due balances
- Research and resolve short pays, unapplied cash, and payment discrepancies
- Maintain accurate A/R records and support reporting as needed
Property Accounting & Real Estate Management (≈35%)
- Prepare and issue monthly rent and utility billings to tenants
- Deposit tenant payments and monitor property-related accounts receivable
- Manage collections and prepare monthly collection reports for ownership
- Maintain financial records for rental properties, including rent, utilities, and contractor/vendor invoices
- Coordinate tenant communications related to billing, insurance, and compliance requirements
- Track and resolve permits, summons, and violations
- Monitor tenant insurance compliance and follow up as needed
- Ensure compliance with NYC property regulations, inspections, and codes
- Maintain working knowledge of NYC government operations related to property management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 3–5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
- 3+ years of experience using accounting systems
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel (advanced), and Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve effectively
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
Benefits at Spring Footwear Corp.
Spring Footwear offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Discount on all Spring Footwear products
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Supportive team culture and opportunities for long-term growth
- Stable, growing company with strong retail, e-commerce, and wholesale presence
Why Join Spring Footwear Corp.
This is a broad, hands-on role with exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and real estate accounting operations. You will work closely with ownership and senior accounting leadership in a stable environment with clear expectations and measurable outcomes.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Spring Footwear Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background and drug screenings in accordance with Florida Drug-Free Workplace laws.