Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you're eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to two weeks of vacation (increasing to three weeks after just three years of service), five sick days, two emergency days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the end-to-end accounts payable function by ensuring invoices, vendor payments, and related exceptions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies. This role partners with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues, support process improvements, and serve as a knowledgeable resource for accounts payable procedures and systems.

You'll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Receive, review, and validate supplier invoices to ensure required documentation; purchase order details, coding, approvals, and tax information are accurate before processing.
• Process purchase order and non-purchase order invoices in accordance with company policies, approval requirements, and established service-level expectations.
• Ensure invoices are coded accurately and routed to the appropriate approvers or departments for timely review and payment.
• Review vendor statements, identify missing or unpaid invoices, and coordinate resolution with vendors and internal business partners.
• Follow accounts payable policies, internal controls, approval matrices, and audit requirements when processing invoices and resolving exceptions.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoice status, payment timing, discrepancies, and required documentation.
• Monitor invoice aging, pending approvals, and processing queues to support timely payment and reduce overdue items.
• Maintain complete and accurate invoice records, supporting documentation, and audit trails in accordance with company retention requirements.
• Review invoice tax treatment for accuracy and escalate potential sales and use tax issues as needed.
• Identify recurring invoice issues, processing delays, or supplier trends and recommend improvements to reduce exceptions and improve efficiency.

Important Details:

• This is a full-time, hybrid role based in De Pere, WI operating on first shift.

You'll fit right in if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent accounts payable, finance, or invoice processing experience may be considered. High school diploma required.
• Experience processing invoices, resolving accounts payable exceptions, reviewing vendor statements, or supporting payment-related activities in a corporate finance or shared services environment preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research invoice discrepancies, identify root causes, and support timely resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using ERP, accounting, or invoice workflow systems; experience with SAP, VIM, Ariba, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with vendors, internal business partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to manage high-volume invoice processing while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with established procedures.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable policies, internal controls, approval workflows, and audit documentation requirements preferred.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage processing queues, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.