AP Specialist - 3-Way Match & Automation

Strattec Security Corp.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Strattec, a global automotive access company headquartered in Milwaukee, seeks an Accounts Payable Associate to join the finance team. You will process invoices, match against POs, and manage payments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes strong ledger knowledge, attention to detail, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial records. You will participate in month-end close, internal controls, and audits as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-cycle AP experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or GED; associate or bachelor's in accounting/finance preferred.
• Strong PC skills (Windows, Excel, AS400) and ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Match and process high-volume invoices, with 3-way matching against POs and receiving docs for materials, MRO, and capital purchases.
• Code transactions to correct GL accounts (expense accounts, accruals, prepaid, fixed assets).
• Ensure proper cutoff for month-end close.
• Support internal control compliance by following AP processes, approvals, and documentation retention.
• Assist with weekly payment runs (check, ACH, wire) for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with external and internal audits, providing AP documentation and control testing support.
• Contribute to process improvements, including automation and reporting.

Skills

General ledger knowledge

3-way match

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

AP experience in manufacturing

High School diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Windows

Excel

AS400

Job description

Strattec, a global automotive access company headquartered in Milwaukee, seeks an Accounts Payable Associate to join the finance team. You will process invoices, match against POs, and manage payments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes strong ledger knowledge, attention to detail, and collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial records. You will participate in month-end close, internal controls, and audits as needed.