Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist | TreeHouse Foods

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at TreeHouse Foods, located in De Pere, WI. TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating extensively across North America. The company is committed to investing in its people and fostering a culture where employees can develop their careers. This role supports the essential accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations that contribute directly to the company’s mission of providing high-quality, affordable food.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid De Pere, WI
• Mission: Process invoices, vendor payments, and exceptions accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and contributing to efficient financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, ERP systems, accounting systems, invoice workflow systems, SAP, VIM, Ariba

What You’ll Actually Do
• Invoice Validation: Receive, review, and validate supplier invoices, ensuring all required documentation, purchase order details, coding, approvals, and tax information are accurate before processing.
• Invoice Processing: Process both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, adhering to company policies, approval requirements, and established service-level expectations.
• Exception Resolution: Review vendor statements, identify missing or unpaid invoices, and coordinate resolutions with both external vendors and internal business partners.
• Compliance & Controls: Follow accounts payable policies, internal controls, approval matrices, and audit requirements throughout the invoice processing and exception resolution lifecycle.
• Process Improvement: Identify recurring invoice issues, processing delays, or supplier trends, and recommend improvements to reduce exceptions and enhance efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience in accounts payable, finance, or invoice processing.
• Experience: Relevant experience processing invoices, resolving accounts payable exceptions, reviewing vendor statements, or supporting payment-related activities in a corporate finance or shared services setting. Demonstrated proficiency using ERP, accounting, or invoice workflow systems.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for researching discrepancies, identifying root causes, and supporting resolutions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional collaboration. Highly detail-oriented approach to manage high-volume processing while maintaining accuracy.
• Bonus: Working knowledge of accounts payable policies, internal controls, approval workflows, and audit documentation requirements. Experience with SAP, VIM, Ariba, or similar platforms is preferred.