Accounts Payable Associate

Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences. Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future. Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security. The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $38,800 - $50,500 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process. This role follows a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work remotely while coming together in the office in Red Wing, MN on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for collaboration. There may also be occasional in-person “Moments that Matter” and key business needs throughout the year that require additional days in the office. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Red Wing, MN at the time of hire. At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do. We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Associate to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our finance operations by ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and upholding strong financial controls. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about accuracy, organization, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Review, validate, and process vendor invoices in accordance with company Procure-to-Pay policies, ensuring proper approvals and accurate general ledger coding Perform 3-way matching (invoice, purchase order, and receipt) and ensure payments are scheduled within established terms Investigate and resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts in collaboration with vendors and internal teams Reconcile vendor statements and accounts, researching and correcting discrepancies while maintaining accurate balances Process and review payables upload files, ensuring accuracy and resolving any inconsistencies Support financial and tax audits by providing documentation and maintaining organized, audit-ready records Promote and support the adoption of electronic invoicing and payment solutions to improve efficiency and controls Monitor Accounts Payable inboxes and respond promptly to vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoice status and payments Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce manual work Assist with additional accounting or finance tasks as needed to support departmental goals Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred, and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills & Competencies Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and workflows Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven environment Effective communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset Basic understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check. Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr