Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the finance team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate, high-volume transactional work and can maintain strong service levels while partnering with both internal teams and external vendors. The person in this role will help keep invoice and expense processing on track, contribute to process improvements, and operate effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices and employee expense submissions, confirming that required support and approvals are in place before payment is released.
• Assign correct general ledger accounts and cost centers by reviewing supporting documentation and transaction details.
• Enter payable transactions into PeopleSoft with a high level of accuracy to ensure timely payment processing.
• Review expense activity in Concur and verify adherence to company travel and expense guidelines.
• Investigate payment issues by validating tax identification details, clarifying vendor instructions, and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support ACH payments and check runs while helping maintain organized and accurate payment records.
• Partner with finance colleagues and business stakeholders to meet deadlines during busy processing periods, including month-end close.
• Contribute to department initiatives and improvement projects designed to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and overall team performance.
• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of accounts payable experience.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and payment processing best practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Concur, ACH transactions, and check run activities is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different levels of an organization.
• Excellent attention to detail, dependable data entry accuracy, and the ability to manage confidential information responsibly.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.