Accounts Payable Specialist

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Specialist

Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. At Post Consumer Brands, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work while being part of a collaborative, inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you’re not just processing transactions, you’re helping support the financial operations behind beloved brands that make everyday life better.

About the Role As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our procure‑to‑pay process. You’ll work across teams to process invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support financial reporting, all while helping maintain compliance with internal policies and controls. This is an opportunity to combine your attention to detail with problem-solving skills in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your work has a direct impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and analyze invoices using accounting and ERP systems (OnBase, JD Edwards) with accuracy and timeliness
• Review invoices for completeness and accuracy, including:
• 3-way matching validation
• Bill-to/ship-to verification
• Payee and sales tax accuracy
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit standards, and SOX requirements
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and processing issues
• Handle urgent and time-sensitive invoice requests
• Prepare weekly and semi-monthly supplier payments (checks, ACH, credit cards, wires)
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies using sound accounting practices
• Review and resolve items on Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) reports
• Assist with month-end close activities and reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, finance, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support systems testing, troubleshooting, and special projects as needed

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP, or similar) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities independently, including in remote environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods or acquisitions/integration is a plus Why You’ll Love This Role
• Make an impact by supporting the financial operations behind trusted consumer brands
• Grow your career through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement opportunities
• Be part of meaningful work that helps improve everyday life
• Thrive in a culture that blends strong resources with an inviting, team-oriented environment
• Work in a place where you can be yourself and contribute your best ideas Location This position is Hybrid at our Corporate Headquarters in Lakeville, MN and has an onsite requirement of 3 days per week.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re looking for a role where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and discover a place where you can grow your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of a team that values both big ambitions and everyday impact. Apply today and discover just right. The pay range for this position is $21.25 to $28.05 per hour. Accounts Payable Specialist

Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. At Post Consumer Brands, you'll have the opportunity to do meaningful work while being part of a collaborative, inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you're not just processing transactions, you're helping support the financial operations behind beloved brands that make everyday life better.

About the Role As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our procure‑to‑pay process. You'll work across teams to process invoices, resolve discrepancies, and support financial reporting, all while helping maintain compliance with internal policies and controls. This is an opportunity to combine your attention to detail with problem-solving skills in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where your work has a direct impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and analyze invoices using accounting and ERP systems (OnBase, JD Edwards) with accuracy and timeliness
• Review invoices for completeness and accuracy, including:
• 3-way matching validation
• Bill-to/ship-to verification
• Payee and sales tax accuracy
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit standards, and SOX requirements
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and processing issues
• Handle urgent and time-sensitive invoice requests
• Prepare weekly and semi-monthly supplier payments (checks, ACH, credit cards, wires)
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies using sound accounting practices
• Review and resolve items on Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) reports
• Assist with month-end close activities and reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, finance, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support systems testing, troubleshooting, and special projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP, or similar) preferred
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities independently, including in remote environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods or acquisitions/integration is a plus Why You'll Love This Role
• Make an impact by supporting the financial operations behind trusted consumer brands
• Grow your career through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement opportunities
• Be part of meaningful work that helps improve everyday life
• Thrive in a culture that blends strong resources with an inviting, team-oriented environment
• Work in a place where you can be yourself and contribute your best ideas Location This position is Hybrid at our Corporate Headquarters in Lakeville, MN and has an onsite requirement of 3 days per week.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you're looking for a role where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and discover a place where you can grow your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be part of a team that values both big ambitions and everyday impact. Apply today and discover just right.