Position Title: Accounts Payable Accountant

Reports to: Finance Manager, Campus

Location: US (Texas/Remote)

Contract type: Full time, Permanent (5 days a week)

About BibliU

BibliU is an award-winning education company that provides Day 1 access to affordable course materials, making learning more equitable and effective, in addition to providing campus store management. We partner with over 3,000 educational publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley, to offer a wide range of high-quality content to students. Our platform provides rich engagement data to academics and allows students to find information faster. We have disrupted the textbook industry by reducing the cost of education significantly and increasing publisher sales.

Founded in late-2015, we are a rapidly growing company transforming the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials. Our revenue has grown rapidly, with 90% CAGR in the last three years to $100m per year. Recently, we raised $21m in a Series B funding round led by Nesta Impact Investments, with participation from Guinness Asset Management, Stonehage Fleming, and Oxford Sciences Enterprises.

In late 2023, we acquired Texas Book Company (now ‘BibliU Campus’) in order to deliver a more complete solution of products and services to higher ed students, faculty and administrators across the US! Since the addition of BibliU Campus, our US organic growth has exploded and is now 90% of our business. We are very excited about our growth and are expanding the team to meet our new market potential!

We are a diverse and inclusive team of professionals who are passionate about education and technology. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative, and dynamic, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in edtech and campus store management, BibliU is the perfect place for you. Join us and help revolutionize the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials!

Position Overview
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic full time Accounts Payable Accountant to become an integral part of our team as we continue to scale and grow. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-growth company supporting approximately 60 retail stores located across the US.

As an Accounts Receivable Accountant you will:

• Process and manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice entry, reconciliation, and payment processing.
• Engage with suppliers to respond to inquiries and maintain positive working relationships.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Perform payment runs and ensure payments are correctly issued to vendors.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounts payable processes and improve efficiency.
• Utilise Microsoft Excel for data entry and analysis to support financial operations.
• Ensure all accounts payable transactions comply with company policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively to resolve any payment-related queries.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and support month-end close procedures.
• Support the finance team with various ad-hoc requests to contribute to our collective success.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for you if you are a meticulous and efficient with a knack for identifying smarter, faster ways to complete tasks. You should be proficient in accounting software and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial records. Whether you're an experienced accounting professional or someone with a solid understanding of financial systems, your ability to optimise processes and contribute to a collaborative team environment is key. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving skills, a proactive approach to their work, and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and efficiency in all accounting functions.

Must have

• Authorisation to work in the United States
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role
• Existing accounting knowledge
• Experience using iPlicit, Xero, Netsuite or other accounting software
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

Good to have

• Accounting/bookkeeping certification (or working towards)

Benefits

Our benefits are all aimed at supporting a healthy work-life balance and cultivating a company culture where you can bring your whole, human self to work.

Here's what we offer:

• 🌴 35 holiday days per year
• 🎂 Your birthday off
• 🌱 12 scheduled company wellness Fridays off per year
• ❤️ Enhanced maternity & paternity allowance
• 🏥 Private Medical Insurance
• ➕ Life insurance
• ⏰ Flexible working hours - we’re a remote team spread across the US, UK and EU
• 💻 Work-from-home allowance to help you set up your dream WFH station
• 🚴 Cycle-to-work scheme

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds, experiences and identities to apply. Each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective and BibliU is committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can do rewarding work.