Accounts Payable Associate
Location: Southern Milwaukee, WI (100% on-site)
Salary: $23-$27/per hour ($48K-$56K annually) + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K w/ Match, Paid Time Off
Job Type: Full-Time, 40-hours per week 
Typical Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm (Flexible)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Accounts Payable Specialist Description

Our client in the retail industry is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join their corporate office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this role, you will perform full-cycle accounts payable duties and work cross-functionally with Buyers, retail/warehouse locations, and vendors. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with 3-way match in a high-volume accounts payable environment. To be successful, you must be detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in researching discrepancies while maintaining strong communication with internal and external partners. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company that values training and culture.

Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities

•    Process high-volume invoices in accordance with company policies and deadlines
•    Perform 3-way match of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving data for accuracy
•    Verify product receipt and reconcile against invoices and system records
•    Ensure discounts and proper payment terms are applied correctly
•    Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and variances
•    Perform self-audits to ensure accuracy prior to final processing
•    Communicate with vendors and store teams to obtain missing information and resolve issues
•    Maintain accurate and organized records of invoices, documentation, and transactions
•    Utilize Excel to organize, analyze, and reconcile data sets
•    Ensure accuracy of the receipt system and supporting data
•    Retain invoicing support and historical records in an organized filing system
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and store leadership
•    Perform general administrative duties to support business operations
•    Prioritize workload to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications

•    2+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment is required
•    3-way matching experience is required
•    Strong attention to detail with a self-audit mindset is required
•    Strong math and critical thinking skills to research invoice variances is required
•    Solid Microsoft Excel foundation with eagerness to build on skillset is required
•    Ability to work 100% on-site is required