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Accounts Payable Specialist - Kung Fu Tea - New York

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The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for assisting in accounting functions such as accounts payable. The incumbent must act with integrity in their daily work and strictly adhere to all accounting policies and procedures for auditing purposes to support the company’s financial success. This role provides valuable hands-on experience for candidates pursuing a career in accounting or working toward their CPA.
Fluency in Mandarin is highly preferred, as this role requires regular communication with our primarily Mandarin-speaking vendors and partners.
Key Accountabilities:
Update & maintain all daily and monthly expenses through spreadsheet
Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts payable data
Maintain vendor documents and profiles on QuickBooks and other systems
Prepare bills, invoices, and payments
Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
Conduct clerical duties, including filing, answering phone calls, responding to emails, and preparing documents
Assist with other accounting related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities: 



Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Proficiency in QuickBooks
Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude with creative solutions, ability to organize work with large amounts of information efficiently, manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with strong attention to detail
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate, both in writing and verbally, with management, vendors
Able to work as a team player
Open to development of skills and knowledge


Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. 
Five years of accounting management is required.

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  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    Chinese – Advanced
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    9:00 Am - 5:30 Pm
  • Salary
    $47,000 – $56,000 yearly

pin icon589 8th Avenue, Manhattan, 10018, New York

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Accounts Payable SpecialistNew York

Food and beverage • 51-250 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2026

Kung Fu Tea is a fast-growing, New York–based beverage brand and one of the largest bubble tea companies in the United States, with hundreds of locations nationwide.

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