Accounts Payable Associate

Elkay; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus

Educational Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to process vendor invoices, perform three-way matching, and support month-end accruals in a fast-paced, growing environment at its Milwaukee headquarters.

The role requires 1+ year in AP, solid MS Office skills, and strong analytical/communication abilities to ensure timely payments and accurate records across multiple states.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Organized, able to multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and input vendor invoices timely and accurately.
• Perform 3-way match in ERP system and communicate issues to respective buyer.
• Answer inquiries about payments and invoices from vendors.
• Monitor purchase orders received not invoiced, requesting invoices from vendors as needed.
• Follow current authorization matrix to obtain proper approvals for non-PO purchases prior to invoice posting.
• Utilize appropriate judgment in discerning current accounts payable procedures to assess and review inefficiencies of current procedure.
• Maintain Accounts Payable records and provide audit support.
• Maintain and assist with month-end Accounts Payable accruals.
• Familiar with self-assessing use tax involving various states.
• Review and assist with unclaimed property.
• Process and track P-Card (Accounts Payable credit card) transactions and payments

Skills

Accounts Payable

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Associate The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.

Responsibilities

• Process and input vendor invoices timely and accurately
• Perform 3-way match in ERP system and communicate issues to respective buyer
• Answer inquiries about payments and invoices from vendors
• Monitor purchase orders received not invoiced, requesting invoices from vendors as needed
• Follow current authorization matrix to obtain proper approvals for non-PO purchases prior to invoice posting
• Utilize appropriate judgment in discerning current accounts payable procedures to assess and review inefficiencies of current procedure
• Maintain Accounts Payable records and provide audit support
• Maintain and assist with month-end Accounts Payable accruals
• Familiar with self-assessing use tax involving various states
• Review and assist with unclaimed property
• Process and track P-Card (Accounts Payable credit card) transactions and payments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Organized, able to multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Company Culture

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one? A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time. In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself. What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture. While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224‑year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.