Accounts Payable

Allied Cooperative; Town of Hixton (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Cooperative is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices. The role requires entering invoices, matching POs, reconciling statements, and preparing payments while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

You will support month-end close, generate AP reports, and assist audits with strong Excel/QuickBooks skills and attention to detail. This on-site position emphasizes customer service and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting or 1–3 years of accounts payable experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices for accuracy, approvals, and proper coding.
• Enter invoices and payment information into the accounting system.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process vendor payments.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and payment documentation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and support audits.
• Follow company accounting policies and internal controls.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Deadline-oriented

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Primary Objectives of Position:Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.Having required information readily available for management.Help achieve cooperative mission and goals.Perform all tasks with outstanding customer service.Responsibilities of the Position:Process and verify invoices for accuracy, approvals, and proper coding.Enter invoices and payment information into the accounting system.Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.Prepare and process vendor payments.Maintain accurate vendor records and payment documentation.Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payments.Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.Prepare accounts payable reports and support audits.Follow company accounting policies and internal controls.Perform all other duties as assignedQualifications:Associate’s degree in accounting or 1–3 years of accounts payable or accounting experience preferred.Knowledge of basic accounting principles.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and other accounting software.Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.Be able to sit and work at a computer for multiple hours along with good finger dexterity.