Accounts Payable Specialist

About Us:

Carl Buddig and Company, a respected name in the meat manufacturing industry, boasts a legacy of over 80 years. Founded as a family-owned company, we have evolved into a leading producer of premium meat products, including renowned lunchmeats, ready-to-eat cooked meats under our Kingsford, LLC division, and savory snack meats from Old Wisconsin.

As a third-generation family business, our success is anchored in our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. With a workforce of 2,500 dedicated team members spread across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, we continue to expand, driven by a vision for excellence and a responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences.

At Carl Buddig and Company, we foster a culture centered around teamwork and innovation. We strive to create an environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring every team member is empowered to contribute to our collective goals.

Our dedication extends beyond our business operations. We actively support charitable initiatives and community organizations through direct contributions, volunteer work, and partnerships. We aim to make a positive impact and give back to the communities that have supported us over the years.

Join us at Carl Buddig and Company, where tradition meets innovation, and where our passion for quality meat products is matched by our commitment to our people and communities.

Job Location: Temporary Homewood location will transfer to Tinley Park

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The candidate should be proactive, organized, and able to work independently while also collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Payment Processing: Execute weekly and monthly payments to vendors via checks, ACH, or other payment methods, ensuring that all payments are made on time.
• Vendor Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements with internal records to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records, including invoices, payment schedules, and vendor agreements.
• Dispute Resolution: Communicate effectively with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies, invoice issues, or disputes.
• Process Improvement: Suggest and implement process improvements to streamline accounts payable operations and enhance overall efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar financial role.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective vendor and internal communication.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify problems, troubleshoot discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with corporate credit card reconciliation and expense management.

Pay range for this position is $50,000 to $56,000 depending on experience.

Benefits for this role include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Vacation & PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement. There is also a potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.