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 LinkedInor 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

Big company opportunity. Small company attitude.

At Post Consumer Brands, you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work while being part of a collaborative, inclusive environment where your contributions matter. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will help support the financial operations behind trusted brands while working in a culture that combines the resources of a large company with the agility and connection of a smaller team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and analyze invoices accurately and timely using accounting and ERP systems, including OnBase and JD Edwards.
• Review invoices for completeness and accuracy, including three-way matching, bill-to and ship-to validation, payee verification, and sales tax accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX standards.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and processing issues.
• Prepare weekly and semi-monthly supplier payments including checks, ACH, credit card, and wire transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding discrepancies.
• Review and resolve Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) report items.
• Support month-end close activities and reporting requirements.
• Partner with procurement, finance, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, system testing, troubleshooting, and special projects.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a direct impact on the financial operations that support beloved consumer brands.
• Build relationships across procurement, finance, and business teams.
• Expand your skills through process improvement, systems support, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Work in an environment that values both accuracy and innovation.
• Be part of a culture where your ideas, contributions, and growth matter.
• ost Consumer Brands and discover just right.

Location & Travel Requirements

This hybrid position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota.

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Two or more years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, or a similar ERP system.
• Experience within a consumer packaged goods environment.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or process transformation initiatives.
• Success in This Role
• Demonstrates strong organization and attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Builds productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and professionally when resolving issues.
• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
• Exercises sound judgment and accountability while managing financial transactions.
• Ready to Make an Impact?
• If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your accounts payable expertise in a collaborative environment where your work makes a difference, we encourage you to apply. Join Post Consumer Brands and discover just right.
• The pay range for this position is $21.89 to $28.89 per hour.