Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a company in Racine, Wisconsin. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with financial data, and comfortable managing invoice workflows in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will help keep vendor payments current, maintain clean records, and contribute to an efficient accounting process.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and proper general ledger coding before processing.

- Enter payable transactions into the accounting system in a timely manner while maintaining strong attention to detail.

- Coordinate scheduled payment cycles, including preparing and completing check runs according to company deadlines.

- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.

- Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to clarify invoice issues, approvals, and payment status.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation for audit readiness and internal reference.

- Monitor open invoices and due dates to help prevent delays, duplicate payments, or missed obligations. Requirements - Previous experience supporting accounts payable functions in an accounting or finance environment.

- Working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice entry, and payment processing procedures.

- Ability to manage check runs accurately and follow established deadlines.

- Strong numerical accuracy and careful attention to detail when reviewing financial documents.

- Comfortable using accounting software and standard business applications such as spreadsheets and email.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams.

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and stay organized in a deadline-driven setting.

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