Processes vendor invoices, verifies approvals and balances, ensures timely and accurate payments, identifies reporting anomalies, and resolves discrepancies with internal departments and vendors. Communicates professionally by phone and email while maintaining detailed financial records. The role requires strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Oracle and prior accounts payable experience are advantageous but not required.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Do you have a sharp eye for detail and enjoy the challenge of clearing up discrepancies? Then you belong at Uline! As an Accounts Payable Specialist on our Finance team, you’ll ensure bills from vendors are paid accurately and on time for our growing North American company!
Careers Packed with Potential. Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.
Position Responsibilities
- Process invoices from vendors to determine that all outstanding balances are approved and paid on time.
- Manage invoice reporting, identify anomalies or changes and work with internal departments to resolve any discrepancies.
- Communicate professionally and effectively over phone and email with vendors and business partners.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or a related field is preferred.
- Previous accounts payable or billing experience is a plus, but if you’re willing to learn, we will train you!
- Proficient in Microsoft Office. Oracle experience a plus.
- Reliable and dedicated with excellent attention to detail.
Benefits
- Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
- Multiple bonus programs.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Employee Perks
- On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
- Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
About Uline
Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.
Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.
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