Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Sr. Accounts Payable (AP) SpecialistAt Briggs Industrial Solutions, our team members and our culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We believe our team members are the key to our success and we pride ourselves in hiring the highest quality people, placing emphasis on safety, ethics, integrity and respect. We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. We realize the decisions we make about investments and operating practices ultimately affect the lives of our co-workers, families and business partners. And like those who went before us, every one of us takes that responsibility seriously.Businesses: Briggs Equipment, Briggs Earth & Ag, Briggs Truck & Rail, Briggs Warehouse SolutionsMission Statement: Keep business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and above all else safe.Value Proposition: We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. Our solutions experts help keep your business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and safe.Values: Balance, Respect, Integrity, Growth, Grit, SafetyCompetitive benefits:401(k)Educational AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Hands On and Virtual TrainingPaid HolidaysPaid Time OffSimply stated, Briggs team members strive to do the right thing by exceeding the expectations of each other, our customers and our community.Position PurposeThe Sr. Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist facilitates outstanding accounting experiences, responsible for day-to-day invoice processing, exception resolution, vendor issue management, and cross-functional coordination ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This role oversees complex vendor relationships, resolving recurring issues, and provides internal guidance through training and mentoring, system testing, and documentation support. Ensures all Briggs Industrial Solutions standards are adhered to and executed consistently with company direction.Principal Responsibilities and Duties:Manage complex or high-volume vendor accounts and oversees recurring exception workflows to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution.Lead root cause analysis and support long-term resolution planning.Collaborate with Business Solutions team and AP automation system on testing and troubleshooting.Train and mentor AP Coordinators or/and newer team members.Create and maintain standardized operating procedures or process documentation for AP department.Serve as the Accounts Payable representative on internal working groups and project teams as needed.Investigate and resolve purchase order (PO) mismatches, pricing variances, duplicate invoices and routing issues.Support payment troubleshooting including credit holds, duplicate payments, misapplied funds, etc.Guide branches and relevant personnel on how to correct PO issues.Proactively communicate with vendors regarding missing invoices, payment status, and/or credit memos.Reconcile complex vendor statements and identify recurring gaps or mismatches.Coordinate with branch personnel and relevant departments to resolve escalations.Identify trends in invoice exceptions or payment delays and contribute to root cause resolution.Contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency with invoice/payment automations.Support new initiatives and automation efforts by testing changes and providing feedback.Serve as a subject matter resource for AP automation system & Dynamics AX workflows.Cross train with peers and provide backup coverage across payment functions.Assist with internal reporting, documentation updates, or team knowledge shares.Perform other duties as needed to support the success of the Accounts Payable department.Minimum QualificationsBasic Knowledge & Competencies:Excellent customer service and multi-tasking skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsDetail oriented and high level of accuracyStrong time management and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and prioritize tasksStrong analytical abilities to include identifying gaps and recommending solutionsDemonstrated ability to train or mentor peersPrevious Experience/Education:Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or related field5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable or financial operationsStrong understanding of PO/non-PO workflows, 3-way match and vendor managementExperience handling complex vendor accounts or high-volume exception queuesExperience in system testing, SOP documentation, or cross-functional projectsProficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and ExcelMicrosoft Dynamics AX experience preferred Briggs Equipment