Accounts Payable Specialist

• Location 2901 Progress Rd,Madison, WI, ,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Part Time
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree

At Tribe 9 Foods, our mission is to improve the lives of people through food. We are a rapidly scaling food manufacturing company boasting consecutive, double-digit growth for the past 5 years. We operate in a casual, collaborative, and team-oriented environment where hard work is celebrated with fun events throughout the year and monthly company birthday treats.

Pathways for Growth:
Be part of an accounting team where your interests, talents, and long-term goals matter. If you have the drive, we provide real opportunities to expand your skills and rotate into other areas of the accounting department beyond standard AP duties.

This part-time position averages 25 hours per week with flexible start and end times to seamlessly fit your lifestyle.

Enjoy competitive pay in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.

• Invoice & Match Processing:
  Handle standard invoices, execute 3-way matching, verify financial transactions, and ensure strict compliance with internal company policies.
• Vendor Relations:
  Respond to vendor inquiries, proactively resolve billing issues, and reconcile vendor statements with a high degree of speed and accuracy
• Financial Records Management:
  Maintain precise financial records, troubleshoot discrepancies, and ensure the timely, accurate imaging and filing of invoice supporting documents
• Disbursements & Expenses:
  Organize and process vendor payments on time, and handle company expenses accurately
• Tax & Audit Support:
  Collect vendor W-9 forms, assist with year-end 1099 tax reporting, and provide documentation for audit support as required
• Process Improvement:
  Collaborate with the team to identify bottlenecks and assist in streamlining the overall accounts payable workflow
• Other job duties as assigned

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of dedicated experience as an AP Specialist
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with intermediate skills in Word, Outlook, and Power Point
• Digital Agility:
  Highly comfortable navigating computers and learning new software systems beyond general accounting platforms
• Core Competencies:
  
  Strong attention to detail, top-tier organizational skills, and a solid understanding of payments, general accounting, and budgeting principles
• High ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Education:
  
  An Associate degree in Accounting or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is considered a strong plus

As an Accounts Payable Specialist working in a manufacturing plant setting, there are specific physical requirements and work environment considerations to keep in mind. Physical requirements may include the ability to stand for extended periods, walk through the plant floor, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. Additionally, good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination may be necessary for tasks such as data entry or filing.

The employee must have corrected vision and hearing within normal range.

In terms of the work environment, the Accounts Payable Specialist may be exposed to noise from machinery, varying temperatures depending on the plant's operations, and potentially hazardous materials. Therefore, a familiarity with safety protocols and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential.

Tribe 9 was founded in February 2017 by combining three fast-growing companies' unique and diverse skills. The idea was that together these companies could do more:
Create more nutritious products;
Provide more great jobs for employees;
Contribute more to our communities; and demonstrate more about how to be a responsible and sustainable manufacturer. To enable this, we seek employees who are diverse, action-oriented, and always looking to do more.

• T ackle Anything:
  Embrace the unknown, bring ideas to reality, conquer lofty goals
• R elationship Driven:
  Build partnerships and amaze our customers
• I nspire Each Other:
  As each individual grows, so does the organization; unlock each other’s potential
• B e The Difference:
  Make a positive impact through purposeful work and meaningful actions
• E ntrepreneurial Spirit:
  Challenge the status quo through creative destruction and innovation