Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Locations

US-WI-Madison | US-WI-Madison

Summary of Major Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for performing accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions in order to ensure effective and accurate financial and administrative operations. This includes evaluating transactions for proper classification and work with manager to determine correct action regarding the posting of the transactions. The Accounts Payable Specialist performs administrative processes such as; data entry, reporting, reconciliation, and system administration and support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform day to day processing of accounts payable transactions in SAP in a timely manner.
• Ability to record and pull data from data management system.


• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting upon incurring errors.


• Ability to follow defined policies and processes.


• Ability to generate standard reports.


• Monitor the corporate Accounts Payable email.


• Assist with monthly review of goods received but not yet invoiced.


• Adhere to accounting policies and procedures that are in compliance with applicable government regulations (SOX, GAAP, IFRS).


• Assist in gathering information for external auditors for the annual audit, quarterly reviews and SOX internal control testing.


• Other tasks as assigned by management.


• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.


• Ability to work designated schedule.


• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.


• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.


• Regular and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in Business Administration or related field; or high school degree/general education diploma and 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.


• 2+ years of experience working in a customer focused role requiring attention to detail.


• Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.


• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.


• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or other ERP system.


• Experience with a 10-key data entry process.


• Understanding of SOX compliance.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Applicable portions of the Company’s affirmative action program are available to any applicant or employee for inspection upon request.