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Briggs Industrial Solutions · 1 month ago

Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Briggs Industrial Solutions is an ESOP-owned company focused on providing excellent customer service and maintaining strong ethical values. The Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day invoice processing, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance and efficiency in the accounts payable department.

Advanced MaterialsService Industry

Responsibilities

Manage complex or high-volume vendor accounts and oversees recurring exception workflows to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution
Lead root cause analysis and support long-term resolution planning
Collaborate with Business Solutions team and AP automation system on testing and troubleshooting
Train and mentor AP Coordinators or/and newer team members
Create and maintain standardized operating procedures or process documentation for AP department
Serve as the Accounts Payable representative on internal working groups and project teams as needed
Investigate and resolve purchase order (PO) mismatches, pricing variances, duplicate invoices and routing issues
Support payment troubleshooting including credit holds, duplicate payments, misapplied funds, etc
Guide branches and relevant personnel on how to correct PO issues
Proactively communicate with vendors regarding missing invoices, payment status, and/or credit memos
Reconcile complex vendor statements and identify recurring gaps or mismatches
Coordinate with branch personnel and relevant departments to resolve escalations
Identify trends in invoice exceptions or payment delays and contribute to root cause resolution
Contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency with invoice/payment automations
Support new initiatives and automation efforts by testing changes and providing feedback
Serve as a subject matter resource for AP automation system & Dynamics AX workflows
Cross train with peers and provide backup coverage across payment functions
Assist with internal reporting, documentation updates, or team knowledge shares
Perform other duties as needed to support the success of the Accounts Payable department

Qualification

Accounts PayableVendor ManagementMicrosoft Dynamics AXSystem TestingSOP DocumentationAnalytical AbilitiesCustomer ServiceMulti-taskingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMentoringDetail Oriented

Required

Excellent customer service and multi-tasking skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented and high level of accuracy
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Strong analytical abilities to include identifying gaps and recommending solutions
Demonstrated ability to train or mentor peers
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or related field
5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable or financial operations
Strong understanding of PO/non-PO workflows, 3-way match and vendor management
Experience handling complex vendor accounts or high-volume exception queues
Experience in system testing, SOP documentation, or cross-functional projects
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel

Preferred

Microsoft Dynamics AX experience

Benefits

401(k)
Educational Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Hands On and Virtual Training
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off

Company

Briggs Industrial Solutions

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Briggs Industrial Solutions was created from our original company Briggs Equipment which has been in business for more than 125 years.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Courtney Harvey
Chief Operating Officer, Heavy Line
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Sarah Haynes
Human Resources Business Partner
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