Accountant - A/P Generalist

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans•Brookfield, WI

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is North America’s largest membership organization for those who work with employee benefit plans. The Foundation’s employees make a huge impact on the livelihoods of millions of workers across the U.S. and Canada by providing education and research to the benefits community. Employees enjoy an outstanding benefits package, unique employee perks, creative and caring co-workers—all within a family-friendly workplace. The Foundation is tucked into a 15-acre wooded slice of nature in the heart of Brookfield. We are looking for a sharp, detail-obsessed Accounts Payable Specialist who thrives on bringing order to complexity and isn't afraid to ask the tough questions. In this role, you won't just process invoices — you'll be the financial watchdog of our organization, tracking, auditing, and safeguarding every dollar that moves through our AP process. If you're the type who spots a discrepancy before it becomes a problem and takes pride in keeping the books airtight, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Accounts Payable Generalist who is ready to put their AP, problem-solving and organizational skills to work! Reporting to the Director of Finance and Accounting, this professional will support the finance and accounting department by processing, tracking, and reporting key revenue and expense data and other financial information, vital to our ongoing operations and success.

Requirements

An Associate's degree in Accounting
A minimum of 2 years of progressive, full-charge A/P experience which should include intake and data entry, vendor maintenance, internal control review of invoices, processing payments, and 1099 reporting
Critical and analytical accounting skills
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to respectfully follow-up and question A/P submissions
Strong proficiency with MS Suite, including Outlook and Excel
General experience and knowledge of Accounting Systems is required
General experience and knowledge of CRM Systems is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with SmartSheet is strongly preferred
Prior experience with Great Plains is strongly preferred
Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics is helpful

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable (AP) and initiating payments
Maintain vendor records/contracts and complete annual 1099 reporting
Review and complete journal entries on monthly credit card and expense reports to ensure compliance with internal policy
Assist in the implementation, maintenance and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP
Respond to requests for information from internal departments
Perform accounts receivable (AR) and bank reconciliations, other accounts as assigned
Support the finance & accounting team with general accounting duties as assigned
May assist with impromptu reporting and special projects when requested
Develop skills and assist in the automation of the accounts payable, credit card reconciliation, and expense reporting processes