Accounts Payable Specialist at Brew City Brand/Good Land Supply Co. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Accounts Payable Specialist

Good Land Supply seeks a full-time, on-site, detail-oriented, and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to support our growing apparel and promotional products business. This role is responsible for managing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate payables records, ensuring timely payments, and supporting the accounting team with day-to-day financial operations as needed. The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates professionally with vendors and internal teams, and aligns with our core values of accountability, continuous improvement, and genuinely caring for both customers and teammates.

Accounts Payable Functions:

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices.
• Verify approvals and ensure expenses are coded correctly.
• Apply costs to the listed PO on the invoices to ensure proper margins reports can be generated by management.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and W-9 documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payment of obligations and reimbursements of credits on the accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and accruals.
• Maintain organized digital and physical accounting records.

Vendor & Internal Communication:

• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Work closely with Account Managers, production teams, and purchasing departments to resolve invoice issues.
• Communicate proactively regarding payment timing or discrepancies.
• Help improve internal accounting and approval processes.

Additional Accounting Support:

• Assist with sales tax documentations.
• Support inventory and freight reconciliation processes.
• Assist Controller/CFO with special projects and reporting.
• Help identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.

Experience:

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting support experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and accounting software systems, Quick Books Online is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with team members.
• Experience in apparel, manufacturing, wholesale, or promotional products industries is a plus but not required.

Our Core Values:

• Energy - Bring positivity and enthusiasm.
• Genuinely Care - Care deeply about coworkers, customers, and quality.
• Start with Yes - Be proactive and solution-oriented.
• Own It - Take accountability and solve problems.
• Continuously Improve - Always seek better ways to operate.
• Forge New Territory - Embrace growth and innovation.
• Steal the Hearts of Customers - Deliver excellence and urgency.

Competitive salary based on experience, paid time off and holidays, health, dental, and vision benefits, growth opportunities within a growing company, casual and creative work environment. Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience and why you would be a strong fit for the role.