Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced accounting team in Hartland, Wisconsin on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will help keep payables operations running smoothly by handling invoice processing, maintaining vendor records, and contributing to month-end accounting work. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is highly organized, accurate with financial data, and comfortable managing a steady volume of transactions in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

- Review, verify, and process a large weekly volume of vendor invoices while ensuring supporting documentation aligns with purchase and receiving records.

- Enter invoice details into the accounting system with accurate coding, item references, and general ledger information.

- Investigate pricing, quantity, and receipt discrepancies by coordinating with vendors as well as internal purchasing and receiving teams.

- Monitor open invoice issues, document follow-up activity, and help drive timely resolution of outstanding exceptions.

- Prepare weekly payment activity, including check runs, vendor disbursements, credits, returns, and employee expense reimbursements.

- Assist with month-end tasks such as account reconciliations, accrual support, clearing account review, in-transit inventory tracking, and credit card reporting.

- Contribute to cycle counts, physical inventory support, and other inventory-related accounting activities as needed.

- Help maintain organized accounts payable records, support year-end reporting preparation, and assist with additional accounting projects for leadership.

- Provide support during the organization's ERP-related process changes and system testing activities as they affect accounts payable workflows. Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or a related accounting function.

- Proven ability to manage high-volume invoice processing with strong accuracy and attention to detail.

- Experience with invoice coding, payment processing, and full-cycle accounts payable activities.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of basic formulas and routine spreadsheet tasks.

- Familiarity with ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision or Business Central is advantageous.

- Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills in a busy work environment.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting staff, vendors, purchasing, and receiving teams.

- Manufacturing or distribution industry experience and an associate degree in accounting or a related field are preferred.

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