Accounts Payable Analyst — SOX & GL Focus

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Analyst to manage day-to-day AP operations in a publicly traded manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and strong general ledger accuracy in collaboration with operations, purchasing, and finance.

Responsibilities include 3-way matching, proper GL coding, month-end close support, SOX compliance, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger structure and how AP activity flows through financial statements.
• Solid understanding of 3-way match, purchasing cycles, and inventory-related invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Match and process high-volume invoices with 3-way matching to POs and receiving docs.
• Code transactions to correct GL accounts (expenses, accruals, prepaid, fixed assets).
• Support month-end close and record AP journal entries (accruals, adjustments, reclassifications).
• Assist month-end reconciliations for AP-related accounts; resolve variances with accounting.
• Support SOX compliance by enforcing internal controls over AP processing and documentation retention.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve pricing/quantity discrepancies; escalate as needed.
• Manage weekly payment runs (check, ACH, wire) and ensure payment accuracy.
• Assist audits with AP documentation and control testing.
• Drive process improvements including automation and reporting while maintaining controls.
• Handle vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Skills

GL knowledge

3-way match

A/P processing

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Month-end close

Invoice coding

Job description

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Analyst to manage day-to-day AP operations in a publicly traded manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and strong general ledger accuracy in collaboration with operations, purchasing, and finance.

Responsibilities include 3-way matching, proper GL coding, month-end close support, SOX compliance, and cross-functional coordination.