What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at SEEK Careers Staffing?
Position – Accounts Payable
Job Location – Ixonia, WI
Starting Date – Immediate
Employment Term – Temp-to-Hire
Employment Type – Full-Time
Work Hours (Shift) – 1st Shift (7:30am – 4:00pm
Starting Pay – Depends on Experience, Up to $30/hr
Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Referral Bonus
Required Education – High School Diploma/GED
Required Experience – At least 5 years of experience
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for accurately processing invoices, maintaining
vendor accounts, and supporting the company’s day-to-day accounting operations. This
position works closely with vendors, purchasing, receiving, and internal departments to ensure
invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. The ideal candidate is
detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and comfortable working with financial data and
accounting systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and verify invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation for accuracy.
- Enter invoices and payment information into the company’s accounting system.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving records and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate vendor accounts and ensure vendor information is up to date.
- Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances.
- Prepare and process weekly or scheduled payment runs.
- Assist with account reconciliations and research outstanding or disputed invoices.
- Monitor accounts payable aging and follow up on past-due items.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.
- Maintain organized electronic and paper records of invoices and payment documentation.
- Assist with credit card and expense report processing as needed.
- Communicate with purchasing, receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice
discrepancies.
- Ensure invoices and payments are processed in accordance with company policies and internal
controls.
- Assist with audits by providing requested invoices, payment records, and supporting
documentation.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred;
equivalent experience may be considered.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.
- Ability to identify discrepancies and effectively resolve issues.
- Dependable, professional, and detail-oriented work style.
Please send your resume to Watertown@seekcareers.com. Call 920-261-1444 or apply online at www.seekcareers.com.
Keywords: Accounting, Accounts payable, receiving
About SEEK Careers/Staffing
You are a person with unique skills, experience and education. When you want to be heard and when you want to be matched with great career opportunities that are right for you, you can count on SEEK Careers/Staffing, Inc. Since 1971, our professional staffing consultants have been Servicing Your Success®. You’ll find that the process is thorough and that your experience is personalized.
SEEK Careers/Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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