Accounts Payable Specialist

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.

Why This Role

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and leadership

• Opportunity to interact directly with suppliers and influence issue resolution

• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives within Accounts Payable

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.