Accounts Payable Analyst

Sargento Foods • Plymouth, WI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role plays a key part in ensuring capital project invoices are reviewed and processed accurately and on time. The Accounts Payable Analyst will combine attention to detail with financial insight, supporting management through thoughtful, customer-focused analysis. This position will help keep project spending on track, strengthen financial controls, and contribute to sound decision-making across the organization. It is ideal for someone who enjoys precision, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 2–4 years of experience in an accounting or finance environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with integrated financial systems.

Nice To Haves

• Build strong proficiency in SAP, understanding how transactions flow through the system.
• Use Microsoft Excel extensively to analyze data, research issues, and support reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process non-routine and exception-based accounts payable transactions with accuracy and urgency.
• Own SAP Goods Received / Invoice Received (GR/IR) reporting, investigating and reconciling discrepancies.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Shipping & Receiving, Engineering, and IT to ensure timely invoice approval and accurate GL coding.
• Investigate and resolve invoice pricing and quantity variances.
• Develop deep expertise with assigned vendors to identify efficiencies, prevent errors, and ensure timely, accurate payment.
• Provide backup support to AP team members as needed and manage multiple priorities with confidence.
• Apply a strong working knowledge of sales and use tax, partnering with the Tax team when required.
• Respond to vendor inquiries, perform audit support and statement reconciliations, and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Maintain exceptional customer service and confidentiality with both internal partners and external vendors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Remote ½ day Fridays
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level