Accounts Payable Specialist

CL c0fdc925 851b 46be 8480 3d28feddb668; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Personal Time (start

Parental Leave

401K Match (fully vested)

Short-Term Disability

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Quarterly Company Events

Fun or Safety Committee

Job summary

TAPCO is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the finance team by processing supplier invoices, ensuring GAAP compliance, and managing timely payments. This role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and works closely with purchasing and receiving teams.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and 1–3 years in accounts payable, with strong communication and organizational skills and familiarity with AI tools and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience leveraging AI tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with accounting software systems preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in compliance with GAAP.
• Prioritize invoice processing to take advantage of cash discounts.
• Prepare and distribute supplier payments on time.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries.
• Resolve supplier account discrepancies.
• Review and process employee expense reports.
• Reconcile company credit card statements.
• Assist the accounting team with month-end close and annual audits.
• Work extensively with purchasing and receiving teams.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Process supplier purchase returns and credit memos.

Skills

Associate degree in accounting/related

Accounts payable experience

AI tools experience

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting/finance/BA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

What TAPCO has to offer you:

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time (starting day one)
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day one)
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

What you will accomplish as a Accounts Payable Specialist at TAPCO:

The primary function of the Accounts Payable Specialist is to provide financial and administrative support to the finance team. This position reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in compliance with GAAP
• Prioritize invoice processing to take advantage of cash discounts
• Prepare and distribute supplier payments on time
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier inquiries
• Resolve supplier account discrepancies
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Reconcile company credit card statements
• Assist the accounting team with month-end close and annual audits
• Work extensively with purchasing and receiving teams
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Process supplier purchase returns and credit memos

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 1 – 3 years of experience in accounts payable or similar accounting role
• Experience leveraging AI tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with accounting software systems preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

About Us:

At TAPCO, we aim to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

As an EEO Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.