Accounts Payable Specialist I Job at Wolverine Worldwide (Rockford)

Accounts Payable Specialist I

Wolverine Worldwide

Location:
United States , Rockford

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The North American Accounts Payable team has a key role in managing cash flow by ensuring accurate and efficient invoice processing and payment. As a part of that mission, this position will use critical thinking and technical savviness to investigate and resolve invoice processing exceptions; perform payment activities; reconcile accounts; and work with buyers and vendors to proactively improve efficiencies. This highly detail-oriented position will have a daily impact on our fast-paced business operations. Ideal candidates will have experience with automated AP solutions in a large, publicly traded company.

Job Responsibility:

Assign invoice exceptions in Ariba ICS queue to AP team members each morning
Coordinate with AP teammates to manage the Accounts Payable mailbox
Investigate, analyze, and resolve standard invoice exceptions in Ariba and SAP for assigned vendors
Perform payment activities (e.g. Execute payment runs, coordinate check distribution)
Coordinate with vendors and buyers to proactively prevent on-going exceptions related to incorrect or missing invoice information
Assist in onboarding new vendors and training buyers on invoice processing requirements
Assist in training users on basic Ariba functionality
Reconcile vendor statements on a timely basis and work with buyers and vendors to address discrepancies
Review aged invoice and blocked vendor reports regularly and take appropriate action to resolve issues
Perform administrative support and assist with special projects (e.g. Pull audit documentation. Assist in tax form preparation.)
Perform basic Excel functions to facilitate day-to-day responsibilities (e.g. Export SAP data into Excel. Apply formatting and basic formulas.)
Investigate and resolve issues with returned 1099 forms
Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies
Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager

Requirements:

2-4 yrs. Accounts Payable, Finance or Accounting experience
preferably in a large company
Able to perform tasks quickly while maintaining excellent attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well within a small team
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, verbal / written communication, & organizational skills
Able to identify/prioritize daily tasks, manage time appropriately, and work independently
Handles basic AP situations with minimal direction
Demonstrates initiative in anticipating and solving issues
Experience with large scale, automated AP systems (e.g. SAP and Ariba)
Embraces new technologies such as AI driven solutions
Basic proficiency and comfort with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word) required

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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