Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description:

Are you an experienced accounting professional that is detail-driven and delivers results through accuracy leadership and continuous improvement

Miller Electric an ITW company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our in-house accounting team in Appleton WI. In this key role youll take ownership of ensuring correct approval coding and matching of invoices and receipts. This position is also responsible for communicating with vendors to resolve accounts payable issues and booking journal entries. Verifying accuracy of payments and attention to detail on all requests. Youll serve as a core leader within the accounting team by ensuring financial integrity and upholding ITW principles.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Financial

• Entering vendor invoices
• Resolve invoice processing issues
• Received not invoiced clean up
• Material invoice processing 3 way match
• EDI processing
• Analytical and reconciliation skills
• Assist with projects assigned by supervisor
• Understanding sales and use tax law
• Be analytical inquisitive and precise in explanations
• Demonstrate a strong ability to understand macro and micro trends to quickly discern inaccuracies

Team Development

• Help other employees understand how their decisions will impact financial results

• Identify communicate and train others on key business drivers

Continuous Improvement

• Apply sound judgment to analyze processes identifying and acting upon opportunities to reduce complexity and simplify processes
• Perform related work as apparent or assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• Leadership: Demonstrates a proven track record of leadership and a highly motivated approach to achieving results.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains a sharp sense of business priorities with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective Communicator: Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with others.
• Collaborative: Develops positive and productive peer relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
• Growth-Minded: Willing to develop self and others demonstrating potential for future opportunities within the organization.
• Problem Solver: Resolves issues and conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
• Independent: Learns quickly and works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Multi-Tasker: Balances multiple projects while meeting business deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in accounting or related field
• Previous accounts payable experience
• Accounting in a manufacturing environment is a plus Analytical and reconciliation skills
• Proficiency with Excel is required
• Strong problem-solving skills prioritization organizational and data entry skills
• Effective communication skills
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and standards
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude

Company Description

Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding cutting consumables and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment Safety & Accessories Hobart Filler Metals and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC is headquartered in Appleton Wisconsin and wholly owned byIllinois Tool Works(NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability quality and responsiveness. Our tagline The Power of Blue is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

Thecompany began with an innovation that responded to customer needs growing from a one-man operation in 1929 to the worlds largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Additional Information

• ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Why ITW Welding
• Heres what we offer to help you build the future you want:
• Generous Retirement Benefits 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off 11 paid holidays 5 sick days and vacation time to take time for what matters.
• Company-Paid Insurance Life AD&D Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Family-Friendly Benefits 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement to support your family journey.
• Education Assistance tuition reimbursement because we believe in investing in your personal and professional development.

At ITW Welding were not just a place to work were a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a difference!

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues unique perspectives experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.