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Accounts Payable Specialist

Milwaukee Tool

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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Job Overview:

Job Description:

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurately and timely processing supplier invoices and payments in support of assigned business units. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and business leaders, and, when applicable, interfaces with suppliers to resolve invoices, payment, and account discrepancies.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

  • Process high volumes of invoices with accuracy and timeliness.

  • Perform purchase order matching and validate invoice details, coding, and approvals.

  • Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies across internal systems and supplier accounts.

  • Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Operations, Finance) and business leaders to resolve invoicing issues and drive timely resolution

  • Communicate directly with suppliers, as needed, to address billing issues, payment status, and account discrepancies

  • Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate supplier account balances.

  • Coordinate with Treasury on urgent or off-cycle payments.

  • Maintain supplier master data, including onboarding and updates.

  • Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and accruals.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.

  • Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives within the procure-to-pay process.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

  • High school diploma required; associate’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.

  • 2+ years of Accounts Payable or related experience in a high-volume environment.

  • Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate or higher).

  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

  • Analytical problem-solving and issue resolution skills.

  • Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally and with external partners.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ownership mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why This Role

  • Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and leadership

  • Opportunity to interact directly with suppliers and influence issue resolution

  • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives within Accounts Payable

We provide these great perks and benefits:

  • Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

  • Generous 401 (K) savings plan

  • Education assistance

  • On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

  • And many more, check out our benefits site HERE

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.