Accounts Payable Specialist

Brunswick Corporation•Mettawa, IL

2d•$24 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality: Position Overview: As part of the talented corporate accounting team, the accounts payable specialist will oversee all accounts payable for the corporate function. This will entail entering invoices for payment, making payments, and auditing and paying corporate expense reports. The accounts payable specialist will be a partner to corporate employees to ensure timely payments while assisting with questions around payment status, coding of invoices, and other issues as they arise. The accounts payable specialist will report to the Manager, Corporate Accounting. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Requirements

Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work as part of a team, including being a partner to others outside of accounting
Good communication and organizational skills
1+ years of experience working in AP, including processing invoices, managing vendor accounts, and reconciling financial records
Understanding of internal controls and ability to maintain control documentation for SOX compliance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in organizations with multiple divisions
Knowledge of Oracle
Experience working in Oracle EPM, including the Account Reconciliation tool (ARCS)

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently in the company’s AP system, including ensuring proper coding and approvals
Prepare and execute weekly payment batches to ensure timely payment for all corporate invoices
Audit and pay corporate expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Work cross-functionally across the entity with different divisions to record accurate cross-divisional charges
Ensure accurate AP system, including running weekly AP interfaces and closing AP within the ERP
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Assist in creating new vendors in Oracle, including entering and updating banking information to ensure smooth and accurate payment of vendor invoices
Serve as the main point of contact for accounts payable and corporate expense questions
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain proper approvals, coding of invoices, or supporting materials
Assist with preparing and reviewing annual vendor 1099’s in accordance with IRS guidelines
Identify and implement system and process improvements, including evaluation of new tools and processes
Other ad-hoc requests to support the corporate accounting team as necessary