Senior AP Specialist — Manufacturing FinOps & Controls

Strattec Security Corp.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Strattec Security Corp. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Associate to handle accurate and timely AP processing within a manufacturing environment.

You will master 3-way matching, PO-based invoicing, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Operations, and Finance to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-cycle AP in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, SOX controls knowledge, and the ability to drive process improvements with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle AP experience in a publicly held manufacturing company environment.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Invoice processing with a strong focus on coding transactions to the correct GL accounts.
• Ensure proper cutoff for month-end close and assist in recording journal entries.
• Assist in month-end GL reconciliations for AP-related accounts and resolve variances.
• Support SOX compliance by enforcing internal controls over AP processing.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve pricing/quantity/vendor discrepancies; escalate as needed.
• Assist with weekly payment runs (check, ACH, wire) and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with audits and provide AP documentation and control testing support.
• Contribute to process improvements, including automation, reporting, and policy updates.
• Assist with vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with monthly Sales & Use Tax self reporting and 1099 forms.

Skills

GL knowledge

3-way match

Organizational skills

Communication skills

SOX controls

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Windows

Excel

AS400

Job description

Strattec Security Corp. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Associate to handle accurate and timely AP processing within a manufacturing environment.

You will master 3-way matching, PO-based invoicing, and cross-functional collaboration with Purchasing, Operations, and Finance to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-cycle AP in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, SOX controls knowledge, and the ability to drive process improvements with