Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a retail organization in Hartland, Wisconsin on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage a busy invoice workflow while maintaining accuracy across domestic and international payables. The role will contribute to timely payment operations, account reconciliation, and month-end support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee a large volume of accounts payable activity, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately within established timelines.
• Administer international voucher processing and maintain proper documentation for cross-border transactions.
• Record and reconcile landed cost entries to support accurate inventory and financial reporting.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations related to payables and resolve variances in a timely manner.
• Research vendor statement issues, invoice discrepancies, and payment exceptions, then drive issues through resolution.
• Assist with month-end close activities by preparing payables data, supporting reports, and validating account balances.
• Partner with purchasing, receiving, and other internal teams to ensure payments are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Use accounting systems and Excel-based analysis to track payables activity, monitor exceptions, and improve processing accuracy.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of hands-on accounts payable experience in a high-volume processing environment.
• Practical experience with international transactions, including voucher handling and related accounting support.
• Working knowledge of landed cost accounting and general ledger reconciliation procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.
• Experience with invoice coding, account coding, ACH activity, and check run processing.
• Ability to manage complex workflows, investigate discrepancies, and prioritize work effectively.
• Background in retail or similarly fast-paced operational settings is preferred.
• Experience with Medius or comparable accounts payable systems is preferred.

Compensation

Based on experience

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