Accounting Specialist; AR​/AP

About Us

Graber Manufacturing, Inc. is a family‑owned company based in Waunakee, Wisconsin, specializing in high‑quality commercial bike racks and site furnishings since 1989. With a strong focus on craftsmanship, sustainability, and community, we design and manufacture our products in‑house using recycled U.S.‑made materials and environmentally friendly processes. Our team takes pride in creating durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing products that support communities across the country.

This role supports daily accounting operations within a manufacturing environment, with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, and financial reporting. This role works closely with production, procurement, warehouse, logistics, and sales teams to ensure billing accuracy, maintain reliable financial data, and provide insights that support profitability and operational efficiency.

• Oversee accurate and timely invoicing by validating billing against shipping documents, contracts, and pricing structures.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and support collections efforts to improve cash flow and reduce past‑due balances.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, pricing issues, and customer inquiries.
• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, accuracy, and alignment with purchase orders, receipts, and agreements.
• Track and analyze freight and vendor costs, identifying trends and reporting variances.
• Assist with preparing financial reports, including AR/AP aging and other key metrics.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review vendor pricing and purchasing trends to help ensure cost accuracy and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with procurement and leadership on cost control and pricing initiatives.
• Partner with production, warehouse, and logistics teams to resolve discrepancies related to inventory, receiving, and invoicing.
• Support accurate tracking of materials, freight, and production‑related costs.
• Assist with maintaining organized financial records and documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and cross‑functional workflows.
• Assist with ERP system transactions and ensure accuracy of financial data.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/reporting systems.

• 3+ years of experience in accounting within a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage 100 preferred).
• Familiarity with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and basic cost accounting principles.
• Experience with financial reporting and data analysis is a plus.

• Office‑based role within a manufacturing facility.
• Frequent collaboration with production, warehouse, logistics, procurement, and sales teams.
• Occasional extended hours during month‑end, year‑end, and budgeting cycles.