Accounts Payable Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

UW Provision is a family-owned distributor and retailer of meat products since 1958 for restaurants, wholesalers, grocers, meat shops, and organizations throughout the Midwest. UW Provision is in Middleton and owns two retail stores, The Meat Market in Middleton, and Local Source Foods in Sun Prairie. UW Provision, supported by its family of dedicated employees, is committed to providing its customers with high-quality, inspected food products at competitive prices. Touted as “Dane County’s Best Kept Secret,”

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing a high volume of transactions, in an accurate and timely manner. Transactions include, but are not limited to invoices, credit memos, check requests, supplier chargebacks, and expense reimbursements to employees. The position’s responsibility includes validating and preparing transactions, scanning documents, posting computer batches, data entry, filing records, and assisting with providing workflow status resolution. You will also be expected to deliver excellent customer service to Accounts Payable’s internal clients and external customers. Perform other assigned Accounts Payable tasks under the direction of the Controller.

Key Responsibilities of Accounts Payable Specialist

• Responsible for keeping a record of all expense invoices; preparing invoices for approval and paying upon approval
• Keep track of all company-issued credit cards and make monthly payments for the credit card expenses
• Work collaboratively with various departments to perform accounting duties as needed
• Research and create new vendor accounts upon approval from the buyer; supply company credit information to a new vendor to establish credit limits with them
• Perform proper due diligence procedures before making changes to the existing supplier profile; this includes authorization from the vendor and required signed internal documents to support the change to supplier information

• JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 2- 4 years of accounting experience/bookkeeper; Associates degree in accounting or related field is desired
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• General experience with Accounts Payable software/systems and basic knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and best practices
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools
• Punctual with strong attendance history

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

UW Provision is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefit Conditions:

• A waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees are eligible