Overview

Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist and become a vital contributor to our company's financial health! In this role, you'll be responsible for processing and managing all aspects of accounts payable functions, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors and suppliers. Your expertise will help maintain strong vendor relationships, uphold compliance standards, and support our overall financial operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity for detail-oriented professionals passionate about accounting systems, data analysis, and financial accuracy to thrive in a collaborative environment committed to excellence.

Duties

· Process high-volume vendor invoices for raw materials, purchased parts, supplies, and other manufacturing-related expenditures.

· Perform detailed three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company purchasing policies.

· Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies related to pricing, quantities received, freight charges, and purchase order variances.

· Collaborate with Purchasing, Receiving, Production, and vendors to obtain missing documentation and resolve invoice issues in a timely manner.

· Review, reconcile, and process monthly corporate credit card statements and employee expense reports; verify supporting documentation, ensure compliance with company policies, accurately code expenditures to the general ledger, and resolve discrepancies prior to payment and month-end close.

· Verify proper coding and approval of invoices prior to payment processing.

· Maintain accurate vendor records, including payment terms, tax documentation, and contact information.

· Process weekly and monthly payment runs via check, ACH, wire transfer, and other approved payment methods.

· Monitor vendor accounts to ensure timely payments, avoid late fees, and maintain positive supplier relationships.

· Reconcile vendor statements and research outstanding invoices, credits, and payment discrepancies.

· Review open purchase orders and receipts to identify and resolve unmatched transactions.

· Generate and analyze accounts payable reports to support management and operational decision-making.

· Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline invoice processing and enhance AP efficiency.

· Maintain organized electronic and physical records to support audits and document retention requirements.

· Respond promptly to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice processing, and account balances.

· Cross-train and provide backup support for other accounting and finance functions as needed.

· Review, reconcile, and process monthly corporate credit card statements and employee expense reports; verify supporting documentation, ensure compliance with company policies, accurately code expenditures to the general ledger, and resolve discrepancies prior to payment and month-end close.

Embark on a rewarding career journey where your expertise in accounts payable will drive operational success! We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values continuous learning and professional growth—your skills will make a meaningful impact every day!

Competitive Wage and Benefits Package. Apply in person at 1480 HWY 183 Stockton, KS 67669 or www.wilkensusa.com under the careers tab.