Accounts Payable

County Materials Family of Companies•Marathon City, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

County Materials Corporation is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in Marathon City, Wisconsin. The position supports a high-volume construction accounts payable operation serving multiple locations and business entities. The role focuses on accurately and promptly processing invoices and payments, resolving vendor and internal questions, and supporting accounting activities. The AP team is evaluating processes, technology, and systems to build a more automated, efficient, and scalable function. The specialist will have opportunities to identify process improvements, reduce manual work, participate in automation initiatives, and help shape how accounts payable supports the businesses. The position is performed in an office environment, with no travel required. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials and equipment; occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting and moving items up to 25 pounds; and the ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform duties. Operation of specific tools, equipment, or vehicles associated with the position may be required.

Requirements

Prior accounts payable, accounting, or related experience.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions and competing priorities.
Comfort working with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of accounts payable experience.
Experience in a multi-location or multi-entity organization.
ERP experience.
Manufacturing, construction, or distribution industry experience.
Associate degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices and payments accurately and on time.
Review invoices for appropriate approvals, coding, and documentation.
Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts, locations, and entities.
Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice and payment questions.
Set up and maintain vendors in the ERP system.
Obtain and maintain vendor documentation, including W-9s.
Assist with month-end accounts payable accruals.
Assist with use-tax tracking and reporting.
Follow established accounting controls and approval procedures.
Support other accounts payable and accounting projects as needed.
Help identify process improvements, reduce unnecessary manual work, and participate in automation initiatives.