Pierce Manufacturing

AccountsPayableSupervisor

$65–104k Appleton, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Accounts Payable Supervisor at Pierce Manufacturing. Skills: Accounts Payable, Team leadership, Process improvement. Lead and inspire Accounts Payable specialists. Ensure accurate invoice processing”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate degree in Finance, 5+ years Accounting or Finance experience, Understanding of basic financial concepts, Understanding of basic accounting concepts, Demonstrated ability to support team initiatives, Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Experience leading others, Ability to balance multiple high-priority activities, JD Edwards ERP experience, IntelliChief AP automation software experience, Experience in shared services environment, Experience in high-volume environment, Experience in multi-entity environment

What You'll Do.

Lead and inspire Accounts Payable specialists

Ensure accurate invoice processing

Ensure timely invoice processing

Ensure efficient invoice processing

Ensure accurate vendor payments

Ensure timely vendor payments

Ensure efficient vendor payments

Ensure accurate reconciliations

Ensure timely reconciliations

Ensure efficient reconciliations

Foster accountability

Foster continuous improvement

Oversee daily workload management

Support high-volume transaction processing

Resolve complex issues

Improve end-to-end processes

Build vendor relationships

Maintain vendor relationships

Provide outstanding customer service

Resolve vendor issues timely

Ensure compliance with company policies

Ensure compliance with procedures

Ensure compliance with internal controls

Maintain accurate records

Maintain accurate documentation

Lead balancing activities

Lead reconciliation activities

Identify discrepancies

Drive discrepancy resolution

Prepare transaction processing reports

Analyze transaction processing reports

Prepare account balances

Analyze account balances

Prepare operational metrics

Analyze operational metrics

Support month-end close activities

Support year-end close activities

Prepare journal entries

Perform account reconciliations

Complete finance deliverables

Monitor key performance indicators

Uncover opportunities for improvement

Champion continuous improvement initiatives

Participate in enhancement projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional partners; Procurement team; Receiving team; Treasury team; Finance team

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

**About Pierce, an Oshkosh company** **At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you 'll find more than ****30,000 Pierce apparatuses** **on the road that are making a difference in people 's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.** # Accounts Payable Supervisor (R45356) ## Lead a High-Performing Team. Drive Operational Excellence. Make an Impact. Are you a collaborative finance professional who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and delivering exceptional service? We’re looking for an **Accounts Payable Supervisor** to help shape the future of our Accounts Payable function while leading a talented team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. In this role, you’ll combine leadership, problem-solving, and financial expertise to ensure accurate and efficient payment processing, strengthen internal controls, and support key business objectives. You’ll work closely with partners across Procurement, Treasury, Receiving, and Finance, helping drive continuous improvement while developing and mentoring a team of AP specialists. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Finance and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both operational performance and employee development. ## YOUR IMPACT These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. * Lead and inspire a team of Accounts Payable specialists, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient invoice processing, vendor payments, and reco

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