AP Specialist

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, MT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurately and timely processing supplier invoices and payments in support of assigned business units. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and business leaders, and, when applicable, interfaces with suppliers to resolve invoices, payment, and account discrepancies.

Requirements

High school diploma required
2+ years of Accounts Payable or related experience in a high-volume environment
Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate or higher)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Analytical problem-solving and issue resolution skills
Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally and with external partners
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ownership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in accounting or finance preferred

Responsibilities

Process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and timeliness.
Perform purchase order matching and validate invoice details, coding, and approvals.
Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies across internal systems and supplier accounts.
Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Operations, Finance) and business leaders to resolve invoicing issues and drive timely resolution.
Communicate directly with suppliers, as needed, to address billing issues, payment status, and account discrepancies.
Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate supplier account balances.
Coordinate with Treasury on urgent or off-cycle payments.
Maintain supplier master data, including onboarding and updates.
Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives within the procure-to-pay process.