--- title: 'Accounts Payable Specialist at Rowan' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/accounts-payable-specialist-rowan-larchmont-7phy9vfcwq4v' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Accounts Payable Specialist at Rowan - **Company:** Rowan - **Location:** Larchmont, NY - **Compensation:** $65k–$75k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-12 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/heyrowan/c48ee59e-2a62-4da3-b101-6628b5be5393 ## Job description We’ve built Rowan by rethinking the ear piercing experience from the ground up—prioritizing safety, clinical expertise, and a customer experience that feels both celebratory and trusted. Every piercing is performed by licensed nurses and guided by our Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard® and paired with our hypoallergenic products, setting a clear standard that is differentiated from traditional retail models. Our goal is to create a destination where customers feel confident, cared for, and excited to participate. Rowan is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to process all expense and inventory invoices received for payment and initiate the invoice approval process for all vendors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Reporting directly to the VP Finance, you will be responsible for compiling and maintaining accounts payable records while also providing clerical and administrative support as needed. An understanding of how purchase orders and inventory receipts flow into AP will be critical for success in this role. We are looking for an objective Accounts Payable Specialist who combines a solid understanding of bookkeeping, internal controls and accounts payable principles with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. What you'll do: - Verify invoice payments, approvals, and valid general ledger coding, before processing. - Enforce strict internal controls to prevent fraud, eliminate duplicate payments, and safeguard company assets. - Inventory AP processing, including 3-way matching. - Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve outstanding issues promptly, which may include working with various internal departments. - Manage vendor accounts by obtaining Form W-9’s and monitoring payment terms. - Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors. - Assist with certain month-end closing activities and expense accruals. - Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation. - Complete other ad hoc tasks and projects as requested Experience we're looking for: - BA or equivalent experience - Experience with NetSuite and Ramp - Proven experience applying internal control standards to prevent fraud and payment errors - Minimum three (3) or more years accounts payable experience - Demonstrated understanding of general ledger accounts and how they relate to vendor invoices - Detail-oriented and thorough, with flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of related tasks, including data entry, mathematical analysis, and organization and maintenance of historical records - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) - Experience with sales tax or Avalara is preferred but not required What you bring to the table: - Highly organized and detail-oriented - Ability to work both independently and in a team setting effectively - Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Full-time Benefits + Perks: - Medical/Dental/Vision Health Plans - Short and Long-term Disability - Life Insurance - 401k and Roth IRA Plans - Paid Parental LeaveOpen PTO policy - Employee discounts on our amazing products! About Us: Rowan is an innovative ear-piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry brand that brings safety to the forefront with our team of licensed nurses—and celebration to every guest with our joyful approach to piercings and jewelry. Our brick-and-mortar locations across the US also provide a long-overdue alternative to the standard mall piercing. At Rowan, we believe that every ear piercing is a milestone and it should be celebrated. We believe in “Piercing for All”. Check us out on CNBC's How I Made It Check us out on the TODAY Show on NBC — How 1 woman is reinventing the ear piercing experience (today.com) How Rowan Has Created a New Pathway for Nurses Important note: Rowan believes in teamwork, collaboration, and diversity. We know our team is stronger together and we commit to staying true to these values as we grow. In a remote setting, interviewing at Rowan may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply! Rowan is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including transgender identification), gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status of any person, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws (“protected characteristics”). ## About Rowan ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Rowan redefines ear piercing as a safe, celebratory, medically guided experience performed exclusively by licensed nurses using hypoallergenic jewelry. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Louisa Serene Schneider ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Luxury Goods & Jewelry / Health & Wellness (ear piercing services and hypoallergenic jewelry) - **Target customers**: B2C – children, teenagers, and adults seeking safe, stylish ear piercings and nickel-free earrings - **Mission or purpose**: “Piercing for All” – to offer a fun, celebratory, and safe piercing experience for everyone, with a strong emphasis on clinical safety and inclusivity. ## Products & Services - **Ear Piercing Services**: Performed exclusively by licensed nurses using needle or hand-pressurized devices (no piercing guns). Includes aftercare solutions. - **Hypoallergenic Jewelry**: Earrings made from 14K solid gold, gold vermeil, sterling silver, and gold plating – all nickel-free and designed for sensitive ears. - **Clinical Training (Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard®)**: Proprietary curriculum delivered through the Ear Piercing Institute to ensure consistent, safe piercing protocols. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $29.3M (Seed $4M in 2019, Series A $5.3M in Feb 2021, Series B $20M in Oct 2021) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: VMG Partners (led Series B); Medical Advisory Board - **Growth Signals**: 232 employees (+28.8% YoY); 76 active job postings (+145.2% YoY); expanding to 100+ cities nationwide; strong year-over-year headcount and hiring growth. ## Competitive Advantages - **Clinical Safety**: All piercings performed by licensed nurses, not retail staff – a unique trust differentiator. - **Proprietary Training**: Rowan Clinical Piercing Standard® ensures consistent, high-quality procedures across all studios. - **Hypoallergenic Focus**: Premium, nickel-free jewelry reduces allergic reactions, appealing to customers with sensitive ears. - **No Piercing Guns**: Use of needles or hand-pressurized devices reduces tissue trauma and infection risk. - **Woman-Founded & Women-Led**: Strong leadership team with a values-driven culture. ## Strategic Focus - **National Expansion**: Rapidly opening studios in new cities (currently hiring in New York, Boston, Chicago, and 100+ other locations). - **Omnichannel Growth**: Combining physical studios with e-commerce for jewelry sales. - **Talent Acquisition**: Scaling corporate and studio teams to support growth, with emphasis on licensed nurses, store managers, and corporate roles in operations, marketing, and supply chain. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven, inclusive, celebratory, and safety-first. “Retail Reinvented” blending clinical precision with hospitality. - **Work Environment**: Studio roles are on-site; corporate roles are likely based in New York HQ (hybrid/office policy not explicitly stated but typical for retail HQ). - **Benefits**: Competitive pay + bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement planning, Employee Assistance Program, generous jewelry discounts, paid time off (full-time). - **Training**: Comprehensive training provided for all roles – nurses receive proprietary clinical training; studio associates learn customer care, styling, and product knowledge. - **Growth Opportunities**: Clear leadership pathways for nurses and managers; fast-growing company offers upward mobility. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn – Rowan Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hey-rowan) 2. [Rowan Careers Page](https://heyrowan.com/pages/careers-at-rowan) 3. [Lever Careers Page – Rowan](https://jobs.lever.co/heyrowan) 4. 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