Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for vendor master governance, supplier onboarding, payment operations support, and accounts payable data integrity within the Accounts Payable / Treasury organization. Ensures accurate supplier setup, banking validation, compliance documentation, payment processing support, and audit readiness while maintaining strong internal controls and fraud prevention practices. Supports Treasury and Accounts Payable operational resiliency through cross-training, business continuity initiatives, payment operations support, and process improvement activities. Maintains critical vendor and payment data while providing operational support for supplier inquiries, compliance activities, reporting, and payment exception resolution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage vendor onboarding, vendor master maintenance, and banking documentation to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and fraud prevention controls.

• Maintain supplier records including W-9/W-8 documentation, payment instructions, contact information, and payment terms.

• Support payment operations through payment preparation, payment exception research, stop-payment requests, payment reissuance coordination, and supplier inquiry management; does not include payment approval or payment release authority.

• Perform vendor master governance activities, including data quality reviews, audit support, compliance reporting, and vendor file maintenance.

• Generate 1099 reporting, monitor daily import/error reports, and maintain month-end documentation supporting financial close and audit requirements.

• Utilize Oracle, JDE, and related systems to support reconciliations, reporting, research requests, and operational inquiries.

• Participate in structured cross-training to provide backup support across Treasury and payment operations functions.

• Assist with daily cash positioning, cash reconciliations, treasury reporting, and liquidity monitoring activities.

• Support payment process improvements, automation initiatives, and cross-functional Treasury and Accounts Payable projects while adhering to established internal controls and segregation-of-duties requirements.

This role may prepare transactions and maintain vendor records but does not possess independent payment approval or payment release authority. All activities are performed in accordance with established internal controls and segregation-of-duties requirements.

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer:

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)

• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions

• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Generous Parental Leave Program

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounts payable operations, payment processing, vendor management, basic treasury functions, and internal controls. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Oracle, JDE, Bank of America CashPro, and Microsoft Excel. Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain data accuracy, and support Treasury and Accounts Payable operations in a controlled environment.

Experience and Education:

Experience:  5 years Account Payable

Education: High School

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Finance

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 58,300.00 - 64,100.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

EEO is the Law Poster

EEO Scholastic Policy Statement

Pay Transparency Provision