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We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a manufacturing organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will provide day-to-day leadership for a high-volume AP function, helping maintain steady operations, strengthen team performance, and resolve issues that affect invoice and payment processing. The position is well suited for someone who can balance hands-on operational work with process oversight, cross-functional coordination, and practical use of technology to improve efficiency.
Job Responsibility
Lead daily accounts payable activities for a high-volume environment, helping the team manage invoice flow, payment processing, and issue resolution effectively
Guide and support AP staff through coaching, feedback, and day-to-day direction to improve productivity, accuracy, and overall work quality
Partner with internal teams to address purchase order and invoice discrepancies, remove processing barriers, and bring outstanding items to completion
Complete monthly general ledger reconciliations and assist with period-end close activities, including transaction review, reporting, and account analysis
Oversee administration and user support for the OnBase process, including training, troubleshooting, and process consistency
Review accounts payable activity to identify errors or exceptions, investigate root causes, and implement appropriate corrective actions
Prepare recurring daily and monthly reporting, track individual and team performance measures, and communicate trends or concerns to leadership
Contribute to process documentation, procedure updates, and continuous improvement efforts, including participation in finance-related projects and system-enhancement initiatives
Manage annual 1099 preparation and filing requirements for applicable vendors while ensuring accurate submission to the appropriate authorities
Support interim and annual audit requests and provide technical assistance across the AP function while following environmental, quality, and safety requirements
Requirements
Proven experience leading or supervising an accounts payable team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Strong working knowledge of core AP processes, including invoice coding, check runs, ACH payments, vendor issue resolution, and account reconciliation
Experience using Oracle and familiarity with document workflow or imaging tools such as OnBase
Ability to analyze operational challenges, work across departments, and resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies efficiently
Comfortable handling multiple priorities at once, shifting between daily operations, reporting, project support, and escalated issues as needed
Strong Excel and general technology skills, with the ability to use digital tools to improve reporting, organization, and process efficiency
Knowledge of month-end close support, audit preparation, and 1099 reporting requirements
Clear communication skills and the ability to provide practical guidance, training, and support to team members and business partners