Vendor Relations Lead

Vendor Relations Lead:  Finance DepartmentTRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT is one of the largest specialty music and video retailers in the United States. The Company currently operates over 800 retail stores in the United States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico and operates a retail web site at www.fye.com   You may know us under our brand names of F.Y.E., Suncoast brands, Second Spin, etc.  The company offers a wide selection of entertainment products, including CDs, DVDs, video games, boutique/specialty items and related accessories.  The company’s headquarters, along with its main distribution center, is in Albany, NY with an additional distribution center in Carson, CA. Trans World Entertainment's Vendor Relations team is seeking a Lead candidate to assist the department with accounts payables as they pertain to our vendors and buyers.  Responsibilities include researching advertising claims, statement reviews, communicating with Vendors, producing payment schedules as well as completing ad hoc requests. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills along with strong math, computer and organizational skills. 2-3 years of Accounts Payable experience and an Associates degree preferred.  A minimum of a High School Diploma required. EOE Women/minorities encouraged to apply.   Compensation Trans World Entertainment has emerged as the strongest specialty entertainment retailer in the country. It’s no surprise; our people are the secret to our success, and our compensation philosophy proves it! Trans World’s compensation package is a reflection of our proactive initiatives and strategic programs, not to mention our competitive nature. It is both incentive-driven and industry-competitive, offering our associates an unbeatable opportunity for compensation potential. Our individual compensation packages may include base salary, merit pay and bonus potential.