Accounts Payable Specialist

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Personal Time

Parental Leave

401K Plan with Employer Match

Company-Funded Short-Term Disability,

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Quarterly Company Events

Safety Committee

Job summary

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC) in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support supplier invoicing, payments, and reconciliations. You will work closely with purchasing and receiving teams and serve as the primary contact for supplier inquiries.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of AP experience, an accounting background, and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and teamwork in a safety‑focused transportation company.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of accounts payable or similar accounting 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

Accounts payable

Vendor communication

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of talented individuals today!

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:

• 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

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!

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