Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist position contributes to the company's success through providing subject matter expertise in Accounts Payable processes. This position includes problem resolution, process improvement, and payment exception handling. This individual will work collaboratively with others across the company, and interacts with internal/external customers as needed. The position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor. Employee Type: Full time Location: WI Green Bay Job Type: Finance Accounts Payable Job Posting Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Job Description: Schedule: Remote Monday and Friday; In office Tuesday to Thursday Work Location: 1120 Employers Blvd, De Pere, WI 54115 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $24.52/hr - $36.49/hr with additional bonus potential Roles & Responsibilities: Performs problem resolution using critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills to resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement. Proactively collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, gather missing information and identify needs and opportunities for improved performance. Maintains knowledge of and acts as the subject matter expert for validating/indexing and processing invoices. Serves as the subject matter expert with Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, and validation/indexing, supporting other team members with questions and escalated issues. Supports vendor payment processing: Monitor automated payment processing and execute manual payment runs as needed Process voids, stop payments, and ACH / EFT rejects Monitor and correct all interfaces (i.e. Ariba, Engie, “ok to pay,” VIM to legacy) Perform duplicate invoice review Review, follow up and resolve posted invoices that are unable to pay (i.e. MRBR, currency mismatch) Reset recurring payments Handle any plant specific month end activities (i.e. AP 175 Lawson, auto post, etc.) Maintain payment card portal for vendor setup Reviews and investigates aged invoices and resolve 3-way match exceptions in partnership with all functions of the Procure to Pay process Execute processes to support required controls of the GRIR/RNV process EDI invoice exception processing Perform VIM workflow document cancellations Monthly reconciliation of vendor credit memos/claims Perform reversals for documents posted incorrectly Process refunds and returned checks Process and clear intercompany invoices Supports projects as assigned. Occasional travel depending on projects. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs. Qualifications & Experience: High School diploma plus additional training or coursework related to Accounting required; Associate degree preferred 3+ years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a high-volume Accounts Payable department required Possesses subject matter expertise of Accounts Payable technology and processes, including invoice processing and validation/indexing 1+ year of experience in a large ERP system environment required; SAP experience preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Teams) Knowledge on Concur, travel and entertainment policy, and PCard program is preferred Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment meeting deadlines Excellent customer service and communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required Demonstrated business acumen and ability to work as a team player focused on achieving results Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy Stays current on accounts payable practices and is passionate about technical aspects of the work EEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr