What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable & Receivable Accountant position at Brilliant Financial Staffing - IL?
Job Title: AP/AR Accountant
Location: Madison, WI
Pay Range: $65-70K
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)
Role Overview:
Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an AP/AR Accountant with our client located in Madison, WI. Our client is a commercial bakery and food manufacturer that makes baked goods for various retailers. The AP/AR Accountant will be brought in on a direct hire basis and report directly to the Controller. This is a fully onsite position in their Madison, WI office.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full AP cycle for multiple entities
- Prepare weekly payment runs and confirm all approvals and documentation are complete
- Maintain vendor records and support vendor inquiries
- Process daily cash application across multiple entities
- Work with accountant and operations team to ensure full and complete customer invoices
- Communicate with customers regarding remittances, short-pays, and missing information
- Review the AR aging report weekly and escalate or act on overdue balances
- Support customer account reconciliations and research discrepancies
- Assist with credit memos, adjustments, and month-end AR close as needed
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial inputs
- Assist the Controller and Senior Accountant with month-end close as needed
Qualifications:
- 3 years of Accounts Payable experience required
- Experience with Bill.com preferred
- Experience with Accounts Receivable processes required (customer billing, cash application, customer communication)
- Background in manufacturing, multi-entity, or inventory-driven environments strongly preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial data
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with both vendors and customers
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems (ERP experience a plus)
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000