Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an accounts payable specialist to join a retail organization in Hartland, Wisconsin on a contract basis. This onsite opportunity is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage a busy invoice workflow while maintaining accuracy across domestic and international payables. The role will contribute to timely payment operations, account reconciliation, and month-end support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a large volume of accounts payable activity, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately within established timelines.
• Administer international voucher processing and maintain proper documentation for cross-border transactions.
• Record and reconcile landed cost entries to support accurate inventory and financial reporting.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations related to payables and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Research vendor statement issues, invoice discrepancies, and payment exceptions, then drive issues through resolution.
• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing payables data, supporting reports, and validating account balances.
• Partner with purchasing, receiving, and other internal teams to ensure payments are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Use accounting systems and Excel-based analysis to track payables activity, monitor exceptions, and improve processing accuracy.