Accounts Payable Specialist

As an Accounts Payable Specialist your goal is to process vendor invoices and check requests for payment in a timely manner, following the Company's policies and procedures. You'll also complete data entry and communicate with internal and external groups in addition to completing more complex non-routine accounts payable projects and requests from the business as assigned. #LI-MD1 #LI-Hybrid You will do this by: Completes data entry of vendor invoices, check requests, wire requests, and intercompany invoices for payment under routine and complex scenarios Partner with Treasury to clear monthly wire clearings and process monthly vendor wire payments by month end close Communicates with purchasing and shipping department regarding pricing or receiving discrepancies Follows up with employees to gain proper invoice approvals Processing material returns for credits issued by Quality Processing utility and high priority invoices Reviews vendor statements and communicates with vendors regarding payment status Reviews open receipt report and investigates the appropriate clearing method Monitors, audits and reports on AP processing status and statistics Assists with period and year end reporting, audit and closing activities The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. You are the kind of person who is/has: Adaptable, able to handle interruptions, and to work in a fast paced environment Exceptional attention to detail and ability to investigate and research as needed

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of three years of accounts payable experience Knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedure Strong verbal and written communication skills Exceptional organization and time management skills Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities/projects along with ability to isolate and resolve problems within fixed time frames Proficient computer skills specifically knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software Google Workspace software experience preferred SAP and/or Medius software experience preferred Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents. Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.