Accounts Payable Associate

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

If you’re the kind of person who
catches what others miss
, keeps things organized, and takes pride in clean, accurate work—this role has your name on it. As an Accounts Payable Associate
, you’ll play a critical role behind the scenes, making sure vendors are paid correctly, financial data is rock-solid, and the business keeps moving without a hitch.

This is not entry‑level AP. This is a role for someone who understands accounting processes, values confidentiality, and wants to be trusted with complex, high‑impact work.

• Process and verify invoices with precision, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Review contracts and process grower settlements, charges, credits, and check runs
• Reconcile invoices for raw materials, packaging, finished goods, freight, storage, and utilities
• Match invoices to agreements and ensure rates, terms, and GL coding are correct
• Maintain vendor records and ensure proper tax documentation
• Assist with check runs, wires, manual checks, and stop payments
• Reconcile AP accounts to the General Ledger monthly
• Step in as backup for other AP functions when needed

You’ll be a trusted partner in keeping the financial engine running smoothly.

• Competitive pay
• Full‑time, stable position at the Manitowoc Corporate Office
• Low‑cost medical insurance plus dental and vision
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• A professional office environment—no plant floor, no hazards
• A company with deep roots and long‑term stability
• Work that’s respected, relied upon, and essential to the business

• Associate’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting or AP experience
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems
• High ethical standards and absolute respect for confidentiality
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze information, spot discrepancies, and solve problems
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and teamwork

If you want a role where accuracy matters
, trust is earned, and your work directly supports the success of the business—this is it. You won’t just process invoices. You’ll protect the integrity of the numbers.

Apply today and put your accounting skills to work where they truly count.

Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Nearest Major Market:
Green Bay

Nearest Secondary Market:
Appleton