Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist | Green Bay Packaging

The Tone:
This is a pivotal role at Green Bay Packaging, a proud family-owned, vertically integrated company with its headquarters firmly established in Green Bay, WI. The organization boasts an extensive network, employing over 5,000 dedicated team members and operating more than 40 facilities across 16 states. Their diverse operations include the manufacturing of corrugated containers, folding cartons, recycled and virgin containerboard, pressure-sensitive label roll stock, and managing timberlands. This Accounts Payable Specialist position is integral to the company’s financial operations, playing a direct part in upholding Green Bay Packaging’s commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. By mastering functions such as purchasing, inventory management, account reconciliation, and providing essential accounting support, this role ensures that all financial components align perfectly, enabling the company to maintain smooth operations and successfully fulfill every customer order.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Green Bay, WI

• Mission: To ensure the efficient processing of financial transactions and support accounting operations by accurately managing invoices, vendor processes, and expense reports.
• Tech Stack: Accounts Payable ERP system, third-party system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Processing: Accurately review and efficiently enter all corporate invoices into the designated Accounts Payable ERP system.
• Vendor Master Management: Proactively manage the Vendor Master process, meticulously ensuring that all required proper documentation is provided and maintained for each vendor.
• Expense Report Oversight: Conduct thorough reviews of all completed employee expense reports submitted through the company’s dedicated third-party system, verifying compliance and accuracy.
• Vendor Communication: Act as a primary point of contact for vendors, providing timely, clear, and professional responses to their various requests and inquiries.
• Financial Close & Audit Support: Actively assist with critical month-end closing activities and provide comprehensive support during internal and external audit processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level opportunity, ideal for individuals early in their finance or accounting careers. Candidates are expected to possess fundamental knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience: A minimum of 0 to 3 years of relevant experience is required in an accounts payable function, general accounting support, or a similar financial processing role. This allows for growth within the company.
• Skills: Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical abilities and problem-solving aptitude, exhibit excellent attention to detail in all tasks, maintain a customer service-focused approach with the capability to positively interact directly with end-users, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and show a proven ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Bonus: While not strictly mandatory for consideration, a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or accounting is strongly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage for candidates.