Tapestry Accounts Payable Associate
Tapestry — New York: Accounts Payable Associate. Join the accounting team supporting payables, vendor reconciliations and month-end close for Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman.
Overview
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands, including Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. The group operates a global retail, wholesale and digital network and is known for design-driven product, customer-centric retail experiences and a corporate focus on sustainable growth and inclusion.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process and code supplier invoices, expense reports and credit memos in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
- Execute payment runs (ACH, wire, check) and ensure timely settlement of vendor balances.
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies through direct vendor communication and internal research.
- Match purchase orders, receiving records and invoices; manage three-way PO matching and exception resolution.
- Support month-end close activities for accounts payable, including accruals, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain and update vendor master data and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory documentation requirements.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and partner with procurement and business stakeholders to resolve invoicing disputes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including AP automation, process standardization and SOX/compliance activities.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or retail environment.
- Demonstrable attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable controls and basic accounting principles (GAAP).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and comfort learning ERP systems.
- High level of integrity and experience operating within a SOX-compliant framework is preferred.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 1–3 years of progressive accounts payable or general accounting experience, including hands-on invoice processing, reconciliations and month-end support. Experience in retail or multinational environments and familiarity with AP automation projects is advantageous.
Education
Associate degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 1.623 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 22 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 1.744 open roles, including 33 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.493 open roles — 210 of them newly added.
Culture
Tapestry fosters a creative, collaborative environment that blends design-led thinking with rigorous commercial discipline. The company emphasizes inclusion, professional development and cross-functional collaboration across its portfolio of lifestyle brands.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.