Briggs & Stratton · 1 day ago
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Wauwatosa, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBriggs & Stratton is a leading designer and manufacturer of engines for outdoor power equipment. They are seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to process and analyze complex vendor invoices and check requests while ensuring compliance with company policies.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Processing all invoices assigned in your specific queues – having the ability to answer internal and external questions regarding any issue
Acting as backup for weekly, wire and check payment runs, providing payment details to treasury and reviewing bank confirmations to verify file submission or bank rejections/returns
Monitoring check request email box and in Medius Flow
Monitoring/managing - answer or forward emails from the AP inquiry box as needed
Acting as point of contact for location(s) - email box and processing invoices, answering questions
Partnering with Treasury to analyze and clear monthly wire clearings and process monthly vendor wire payments by month end close and works closely with Corporate Accounting for cash reconciliation items
Investigating complex pricing or receiving discrepancies, and working with Purchasing / Supplier to mitigate dispute in a timely and professional manner
Investigating duplicate payments/refund checks and assisting with resolution and credit memo processing
Assisting the AP Manager with gathering support for audits
Supporting management with training and problem resolution as subject matter expert on SAP/Medius Flow A/P processes and system
Reconciling supplier statements in a timely manner
Reviewing and analyzing open receipt report and investigating the appropriate clearing method
Suggesting and executing potential efficiencies within the AP department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field OR equivalent education and experience
Minimum of five years of accounts payable and/or receivables experience
High volume accounts payable experience
Proven track record of cross functional collaboration to achieve process efficiencies
Microsoft Excel proficiency including: Vlookups, pivot tables and analysis
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Well-developed analytical skills and knowledge of analysis techniques that assist in report preparation for decision-making purposes
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Strong ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities/projects along with ability to isolate and resolve problems within fixed time frames
Proficient computer skills specifically knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software
Expert knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedure
Ability to provide guidance without clear direction
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred
SAP experience preferred
Medius experience preferred
Company
Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton Corporation (Briggs & Stratton) is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$677.5MKey Investors
KPS Capital
2020-07-20Debt Financing· $677.5M
2020-07-20Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Kristina Cerniglia
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-10-31
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