Accounts Payable Specialist
Milwaukee Tool · Menomonee Falls
Job Description:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurately and timely processing supplier invoices and payments in support of assigned business units. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and business leaders, and, when applicable, interfaces with suppliers to resolve invoices, payment, and account discrepancies.
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and timeliness.
- Perform purchase order matching and validate invoice details, coding, and approvals.
- Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies across internal systems and supplier accounts.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Operations, Finance) and business leaders to resolve invoicing issues and drive timely resolution
- Communicate directly with suppliers, as needed, to address billing issues, payment status, and account discrepancies
- Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate supplier account balances.
- Coordinate with Treasury on urgent or off-cycle payments.
- Maintain supplier master data, including onboarding and updates.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
- Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives within the procure-to-pay process.
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
- High school diploma required; associate’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable or related experience in a high-volume environment.
- Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate or higher).
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Analytical problem-solving and issue resolution skills.
- Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally and with external partners.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ownership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
We provide these great perks and benefits:
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan
- Education assistance
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.