Senior Accounts Payable Associate

Johnson Health Tech Companies • Cottage Grove, WI

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for executing complex accounts payable activities, supporting month-end close, and serving as a key resource for process consistency, system administration, and issue resolution. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure accurate and timely financial operations while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or Minimum 3 years in progressively responsible experience in accounting payable
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same
• Accountable for specific performance
• Exceptional attention to detail, meeting deadlines and providing a high-level of customer service
• Confidential, understands the ethical standards of accounting
• Strong system skills – experience with SAP, SAC, Microsoft CRM, and Concur preferred
• Clear problem solving and investigative skills –support a lean environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including PowerPivot, pivot tables, Vlookup, VBA, Macros, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with company policies
• Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company travel and expense policies and proper documentation
• Perform and support account reconciliations, including vendor accounts and assigned GL accounts
• Responsible for month end close processes
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting
• Perform Company Credit Card monthly reconciliation
• Support Vendor set up and ACH confirmation
• Support Payroll Processing cost center verification
• Support and cross train with members of Accounts Payable Department
• Perform monthly reporting
• Support operational reporting and analysis needs of department managers
• Prepare 1099 NEC and 1099 Misc
• Maintain and create reports as needed
• Oversee and validate disbursements
• Support and create BMO MasterCard accounts, Corporate Credit Card program
• Provides recommendations to improve business and financial performance
• Active team member on business improvement projects
• Develop procedures to improve financial practices
• Provide on-going support via cross training functions
• Other projects as assigned

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Exclusive Product Discounts
• Wellness Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree