Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Post Consumer Brands is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to help keep supplier payments accurate, timely, and compliant. In this role, you will process and analyze invoices in OnBase and JD Edwards, research account questions, resolve discrepancies, and support reliable financial reporting across PCB entities.

You will work across the procure-to-pay process and partner with colleagues in Finance and other functions to maintain accurate information, meet close deadlines, strengthen internal controls, and improve how the work gets done.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and analyze invoices accurately and promptly in OnBase, JD Edwards, and related accounting systems.
• Review invoices for valid three-way matching, bill-to and ship-to information, payee details, and sales tax information.
• Apply established policies and procedures to support audit and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Investigate invoice-processing issues, reconcile supplier statements, and research and correct discrepancies using appropriate accounting standards.
• Prepare weekly and semi-monthly supplier payments, including checks, ACH transactions, credit card payments, and wire transfers, for all PCB entities.
• Follow monthly and year-end cutoff and close schedules to support accurate and timely payment recording, monthly status reporting, and close activities.
• Review and resolve items on the monthly Goods Received and Not Invoiced report.
• Respond to routine internal and external account-status questions, resolve complex issues with support from the supervisor or Senior Accounts Payable Specialists, and communicate outcomes to the appropriate parties.
• Coordinate with colleagues across the procure-to-pay process, Finance, and other departments to verify information and complete rush items when needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements; assist with system testing, troubleshooting, departmental procedures, projects, and other Accounts Payable assignments.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a visible impact on payment accuracy, supplier relationships, financial controls, and close activities.
• Build broad experience across invoice processing, multiple payment methods, reconciliations, reporting, and ERP workflows.
• Partner with colleagues across Accounts Payable, Finance, procure-to-pay, and other business functions.
• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency and strengthen day-to-day processes.
• Bring your attention to detail to a team that supports beloved food brands and a purpose of making delicious food accessible for all.

Location Requirements

• This hybrid position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Education

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent experience.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of Accounts Payable experience.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and remain on task while working remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards or SAP.
• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Experience supporting acquisition integration.

Success in This Role

• Analyze information, think critically, and resolve discrepancies with close attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and in conversations with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-based environment with multiple functional groups.
• Organize work, follow through on commitments, and respond effectively to time-sensitive priorities.
• Use sound judgment, seek guidance when needed, and look for practical ways to improve processes.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are ready to bring accuracy, curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset to Accounts Payable, explore this opportunity with Post Consumer Brands. Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. Discover just right.

The pay range for this position is $21.89 to $28.89 per hour.