Accounts Payable Analyst: Precision, Compliance & GL Impact

Strattec Security Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Strattec Security Corporation in Milwaukee seeks a hands-on Accounts Payable Analyst to manage day-to-day AP operations in a public manufacturing environment. You will ensure timely invoice processing, execute payments, and maintain general ledger accuracy, with a focus on 3-way matching, SOX controls, and cross-functional coordination with operations, purchasing and finance.

The role emphasizes process improvements, vendor inquiry handling, and supporting audits while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general ledger structure and how AP activity flows through financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices with 3-way matching to POs and receipts.
• Code transactions to correct GL accounts (expenses, accruals, prepaid, assets).
• Assist month-end close and journal entries for AP.
• Support AP reconciliations and variance resolution.
• Ensure SOX compliance and documentation retention.
• Coordinate with Purchasing/Receiving to resolve discrepancies.
• Manage weekly payment runs (check, ACH, wire).
• Assist audits with AP documentation and control testing.
• Support process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Handle vendor inquiries and discrepancies promptly.

Skills

GL knowledge

3-way match

Invoice processing

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Strattec Security Corporation in Milwaukee seeks a hands-on Accounts Payable Analyst to manage day-to-day AP operations in a public manufacturing environment. You will ensure timely invoice processing, execute payments, and maintain general ledger accuracy, with a focus on 3-way matching, SOX controls, and cross-functional coordination with operations, purchasing and finance.

The role emphasizes process improvements, vendor inquiry handling, and supporting audits while maintaining strong