Accounts Payable Accountant

Base Pay Range: $55,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

Accounts Payable Accountant

Full-time;
Permanent

8-5 (Flexible)

A well-established, well-funded nonprofit organization in Milwaukee is seeking a detail-oriented and systems-minded Accounts Payable Accountant. This role is ideal for someone who excels at accuracy, process improvement, and collaborating across departments in a fast-paced environment. The position offers variety, stability, and room for professional growth within a mission-driven organization.

• Process invoices, maintain vendor records, and ensure accuracy of all AP transactions
• Coordinate coding and posting with department leaders
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
• Ensure proper expense coding, accruals, and liability tracking

• Administer company credit card system and cardholder setup
• Monitor transactions for policy compliance
• Manage monthly reconciliation and coding
• Address missing documentation or policy issues

• Maintain contractor/agent contracts and payment structures
• Set up vendors accurately in the system
• Oversee 1099 reporting and reconciliation
• Track multi-year contracts for audit needs

• Monitor daily bank activity for deposits and alerts
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Deposit checks as needed
• File and remit sales tax
• Reconcile sales tax with the general ledger

• Organize and track commercial insurance policies and renewals
• Maintain employee driver’s license records
• Serve as primary contact for insurance updates/questions

• Calculate payments based on activity and contract terms
• Process payments and ensure accurate GL recording
• Track and reconcile accruals

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Accounting, Finance, or related field)
• 2+ years of direct accounting experience
• Proficiency with accounting software
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical problem-solver with a process‑improvement mindset
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Business‑casual environment

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off, holidays, and more