Accounts Payable Analyst

Liberty Systems•Waukesha, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberty Systems has a great full-time opportunity for an experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented finance professional! As an Accounts Payable Analyst with our Waukesha, WI office, you'll ensure daily excellence while supporting future growth and improvement initiatives. If you're committed to accuracy and timeliness in all you do, keep reading! WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US Competitive, experience-based pay Health, dental, and vision insurance HSA/FSA Paid time off (PTO) Life insurance Short- and long-term disability 401(k) with company match Company parties Growth opportunities WHAT DRIVES US Since 2004, we have transformed how industries access and utilize air and nitrogen systems, going beyond simply selling nitrogen generators to engineering reliable, efficient solutions tailored to each customer's unique needs. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification reflects our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, while our collaborative, team-oriented environment ensures every employee has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. Join us to enjoy generous benefits, tackle real-world challenges, and be part of a company that is dedicated to achieving lasting success for both our clients and our team members. ARE YOU THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST WE NEED? We're looking for someone who has: Experience in an accounts payable, accounting, or related finance role Strong understanding of invoice-to-pay processes, three-way matching, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) ERP system proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday) with intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) Close attention to detail with strong organizational skills Task prioritization and time management skills Ability to communicate and coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams Ability to analyze data, identify the source of issues, and recommend the appropriate solutions Preferred Qualifications Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business Experience in a shared services or high-volume AP environment Familiarity with procure-to-pay automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Tipalti) Knowledge of 1099 processing and basic tax compliance WHAT VITAL ASSISTANCE DO YOU PROVIDE? As our Accounts Payable Analyst, you'll support our company's financial health by ensuring our crucial AP processes are accurate and timely. You'll pay vendors on time, process invoices accurately, and quickly resolve any issues. Liasing between vendors, internal teams, and our finance department, you'll maintain open communication, data integrity, strong internal controls, and updated financial reports while helping optimize the procure-to-pay process. Following all company policies, you'll review invoices, prepare weekly payments, ensure timely disbursements, and perform monthly AP reconciliation. You'll maintain an updated vendor database by recording payments, onboarding new vendors, and responding to any questions. If any problems occur, you'll investigate the discrepancies and take the correct steps to solve the issue. In addition to the day-to-day, you'll find ways to streamline our workflows, automate processes, and help our company reach even greater heights! Benchmarks for Success Maintaining low error rates Resolving vendor issues and internal inquiries in a timely manner Ensuring accurate, up-to-date AP aging and reconciliations Improving AP efficiency or workflow quality Effectively collaborating with procurement, operations, and finance teams Fill out our initial application to become our new Accounts Payable Analyst!

Requirements

Experience in an accounts payable, accounting, or related finance role
Strong understanding of invoice-to-pay processes, three-way matching, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
ERP system proficiency (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday) with intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)
Close attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Task prioritization and time management skills
Ability to communicate and coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams
Ability to analyze data, identify the source of issues, and recommend the appropriate solutions

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
Experience in a shared services or high-volume AP environment
Familiarity with procure-to-pay automation tools (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Tipalti)
Knowledge of 1099 processing and basic tax compliance

Responsibilities

Review invoices
Prepare weekly payments
Ensure timely disbursements
Perform monthly AP reconciliation
Maintain an updated vendor database by recording payments, onboarding new vendors, and responding to any questions
Investigate discrepancies and take the correct steps to solve the issue
Streamline workflows
Automate processes