Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Brookfield, WI (On site)

Compensation: $25–$30 per hour, based on experience

Work Arrangement: Fully onsite | Monday–Friday

About the Opportunity

An established and growing services organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, working collaboratively, and keeping financial processes running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices from receipt through entry, including reviewing documentation, assigning appropriate expense codes, and verifying transaction accuracy.
• Manage invoice routing and approval workflows, following up on outstanding items to help ensure timely processing.
• Review discrepancies and partner with vendors and internal departments to resolve billing, coding, and payment questions.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research differences between invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities, including accounts payable accruals and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized financial records in accordance with internal procedures and established controls.
• Respond to vendor inquiries professionally while helping maintain positive, productive business relationships.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen accuracy, and increase efficiency through better processes and technology.
• Collaborate with teammates across multiple business locations to support the overall accounts payable function.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience preferred.
• Previous experience processing, matching, coding, and reconciling vendor invoices.
• Comfortable managing a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and other tools used to organize and analyze financial information.
• Experience working with an ERP or accounting system; familiarity with Acumatica is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with vendors and internal partners.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to resolving issues and improving processes.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute in a fast-moving, evolving environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation of up to $30 per hour for a qualified candidate.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Employee assistance program and additional voluntary benefit options.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within an expanding organization.