Accounts Payable Specialist

Post Holdings, Inc.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to process invoices, perform 3-way matching, and support the procure-to-pay and finance teams. This hybrid role requires 2 years of AP experience, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and SOX compliance.

You will manage payments via multiple methods, reconcile statements, and contribute to monthly closing and risk controls while collaborating across departments on process

Qualifications

• 2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices in ERP systems with accuracy.
• Perform 3-way matching and payee information validation.
• Prepare weekly/monthly supplier payments via checks, ACH, and wires.
• Assist with monthly close and status reports.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Specialist

The primary responsibility of this role is to process invoices using OnBase and JD Edwards systems accurately and promptly. The role involves receiving, researching, and resolving various routine internal and external inquiries regarding account status, and communicating the resolution of discrepancies to the relevant parties. Additionally, the position requires coordination with colleagues in the procure-to-pay process and the finance department to ensure information accuracy and compliance with internal policies and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and analyzing invoices within our accounting and ERP systems.
• Valid 3-way matching
• Bill to/Ship to information
• Payee information
• Sales tax-related information
• Applying established policies and procedures to process invoices and payments to audit and SOX compliance standards
• Investigating and resolving problems associated with the processing of invoices
• Ability to process and follow up on rush items
• Assisting with monthly status reports and monthly closing.
• Performing other duties as required to support the Accounts Payable Department
• Preparing weekly and semi-monthly supplier payments, including checks, ACH, credit cards, and wires, for all PCB entities, while ensuring adherence to company policies
• Following monthly and year-end cutoff and close schedules to ensure accurate and timely recording of payments
• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures
• Reconciling vendor statements, researching, and correcting discrepancies by applying appropriate accounting standards
• Reviewing, researching, and resolving items that appear on the Goods Received and Not Invoiced report monthly
• Resolving routine questions and problems, including complex issues, consulting with the supervisor and Senior Accounts Payable Specialists as needed
• Working cross-functionally with other departments and assisting as needed
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Assisting with systems testing and troubleshooting as needed
• Assisting with other assignments and projects as needed

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a visible impact on payment accuracy, supplier relationships, financial controls, and close activities.
• Build broad experience across invoice processing, multiple payment methods, reconciliations, reporting, and ERP workflows.
• Partner with colleagues across Accounts Payable, Finance, procure-to-pay, and other business functions.
• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency and strengthen day-to-day processes.
• Bring your attention to detail to a team that supports beloved food brands and a purpose of making delicious food accessible for all.

Qualifications

Location Requirements

• This hybrid position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Education

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent experience.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of Accounts Payable experience.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to stay organized, manage priorities, and remain on task while working remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards or SAP.
• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Experience supporting acquisition integration.

Success in This Role

• Analyze information, think critically, and resolve discrepancies with close attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and in conversations with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate effectively in a team-based environment with multiple functional groups.
• Organize work, follow through on commitments, and respond effectively to time-sensitive priorities.
• Use sound judgment, seek guidance when needed, and look for practical ways to improve processes.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are ready to bring accuracy, curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset to Accounts Payable, explore this opportunity with Post Consumer Brands. Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. Discover just right.

The pay range for this position is $21.89 to $28.89 per hour.