38897 | AP/AR Accountant

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38897 | AP/AR Accountant

Accounting/Finance

Madison, Wisconsin | Direct Hire

Job Description

Job Title: AP/AR Accountant
Location: Madison, WI
Pay Range: $65-70K
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) 

Role Overview:
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an AP/AR Accountant with our client located in Madison, WI. Our client is a commercial bakery and food manufacturer that makes baked goods for various retailers. The AP/AR Accountant will be brought in on a direct hire basis and report directly to the Controller. This is a fully onsite position in their Madison, WI office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full AP cycle for multiple entities
• Prepare weekly payment runs and confirm all approvals and documentation are complete
• Maintain vendor records and support vendor inquiries
• Process daily cash application across multiple entities
• Work with accountant and operations team to ensure full and complete customer invoices
• Communicate with customers regarding remittances, short-pays, and missing information
• Review the AR aging report weekly and escalate or act on overdue balances
• Support customer account reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Assist with credit memos, adjustments, and month-end AR close as needed
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial inputs
• Assist the Controller and Senior Accountant with month-end close as needed

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience required
• Experience with Bill.com preferred
• Experience with Accounts Receivable processes required (customer billing, cash application, customer communication)
• Background in manufacturing, multi-entity, or inventory-driven environments strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial data
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with both vendors and customers
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience a plus)

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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