Accounts Payable Analyst jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Responsibilities

STRATTEC Security Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers providing access and security systems to the automotive market. This drives us to be an innovative company with the latest technology. STRATTEC creates exciting opportunities to people who like to work in an environment that challenges them to be creative, deal with multiple customers and projects, and research the latest technology. You will help STRATTEC to be a pioneer by working closely with the largest automotive customers in the world along with the largest electronic partners.

Let us know who you are! We want to know what motivates you and why you are the ideal candidate for our team.

SUMMARY

Ensure that suppliers are compensated on a timely basis and costs are charged to the correct amounts and departments.  Solve any problems which arise from this function; prepare accrual of expense for the reimbursement of employees for business expenses.  Responsible for preparing accounts payable register and related reports.  Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.  Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goes.  Performs a variety of other tasks.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for all Accounts Payable activities for 4 separate entities – must be organized
• Match incoming invoices with purchase orders (POs) and receivers, and understand how the general ledger is impacted.
• Assist in year end and internal Sarbanes audit
• Responsible for reviewing expense reports and reimbursement of employee
• Responsible for making timely Payments to vendors
• Key in journal entries at the end of the month
• Preparation of detailed support of journal entries.
• Complete 1099 tax forms and summary of foreign vendor spending each year
• Responsible for Sales/Use tax reporting
• One of the lead rolls for Sales/Use tax audits
• Lead employee on Intellichief and Capture software and responsible to train others on how the software works
• Lead employee for accounts payable with Megamation software
• Lead for Credit Card reporting and recording
• Responsible for payments for Board of Directors fees
• Resolve discrepancies between PO/vendor invoices/receipts as they relate to prices and quantities
• Verify, code, and date enter expense report data and invoices
• Tracking of receiving issues at the Milwaukee Plant, El Paso warehouse, and all Juarez and Leon Locations.
• Preparation of Month-end account reconciliations
• A General knowledge of a chart of accounts and general ledger records.
• Respond to vendor calls and emails regarding status of open invoices.
• Process Charge backs and debits to vendors forwarded by Supplier Quality and warehouse personnel.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Must understand the financial impact of the work performed. 

Must possess strong PC skills and experience (Windows, Excel, etc.) 

STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION is an equal opportunity employer and practices affirmative action to recruit, hire, train, upgrade, transfer and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.