Accounts Payable Specialist

Birchwood Foods is an established family-owned ground beef manufacturing company with over 80 years of industry experience. Birchwood Foods delivers ground beef solutions into foodservice and retail market channels. It operates four meat-processing facilities located in the United States.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Kenosha County! This is an exciting opportunity for professional growth and development within our AP department with the potential to transition into an Accounts Payable lead role within our organization.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will ensure that all invoices received are processed for payment in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
• Audit and process employee expense reimbursements and company credit card billings
• Check payment- print checks, match invoice statements, and prepare for mailing to appropriate vendors
• 1099 maintenance
• Respond to vendor inquires
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• Maintain vendor files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Other job related duties as requested

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ prior accounts payable experience, with a High School diploma or equivalent degree required
• College or technical school courses in accounting preferred
• Must have a solid understanding of accounts payable/general ledger system and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to follow company’s established procedures
• Detail oriented and reliable, with a professional attitude
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be well organized and a self-starter
• Ability to perform mathematical computations accurately
• Strong problem solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please share your hourly wage requirements.

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kenosha, WI 53144 (Required)

Work Location: In person