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Robert Half is partnering with a Sheboygan County client in the recruiting for an AP Accountant to manage day-to-day payables activity and support timely month-end close preparation. This role will also assist with key inventory/cost accounting functions including supporting costing, bill of materials maintenance, and cycle count processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and experience in a manufacturing or inventory-driven environment.
Job Responsibility:
Manage daily accounts payable activities, including invoice review, coding, entry, and payment processing
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
Maintain accurate AP records and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies
Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis
Prepare and support monthly account reconciliations and variance analyses
Assist with product costing and cost updates to ensure accurate inventory valuation
Maintain and update bill of materials data in the ERP system
Support cycle count programs, investigate inventory discrepancies, and help ensure inventory accuracy
Partner with operations, purchasing, and production teams to support inventory and cost accounting processes
Help identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and internal controls
Assist with audit requests and ad hoc reporting as needed
Requirements:
Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field
2+ years of accounting experience, including AP and month-end close support
Some experience with costing, inventory accounting, bill of materials, or cycle counts highly preferred
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations
Proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP systems
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Manufacturing or distribution industry experience
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics