Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the finance team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate, high-volume transactional work and can maintain strong service standards while partnering with internal and external stakeholders. The person in this role will help keep payables operations running smoothly by managing invoice activity, reviewing expenses, and resolving payment-related issues in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices and employee expense submissions, confirming that required backup and approvals are in place before payment is released.
• Assign accurate general ledger accounts and cost centers by reviewing supporting documentation and transaction details.
• Enter payable transactions into PeopleSoft with a high degree of accuracy to support timely payment processing.
• Audit expense reports submitted through Concur to verify adherence to company travel and expense policies.
• Investigate payment exceptions, address discrepancies, and coordinate appropriate instructions for vendor disbursements, including ACH and check payments.
• Validate vendor tax information and maintain complete, accurate records that support compliance and audit readiness.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by helping the team manage deadlines and resolve outstanding payable items efficiently.
• Participate in department initiatives and process improvement efforts that strengthen team performance and support broader finance objectives.
• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a closely related finance support role.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, ACH transactions, and check run processes.
• Experience using PeopleSoft and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent organization, time management, and data entry accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, identify errors, and make sound decisions independently and as part of a team.