Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

As part of the talented corporate accounting team, the accounts payable specialist will oversee all accounts payable for the corporate function. This will entail entering invoices for payment, making payments, and auditing and paying corporate expense reports. The accounts payable specialist will be a partner to corporate employees to ensure timely payments while assisting with questions around payment status, coding of invoices, and other issues as they arise. The accounts payable specialist will report to the Manager, Corporate Accounting.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

· Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently in the company’s AP system, including ensuring proper coding and approvals

· Prepare and execute weekly payment batches to ensure timely payment for all corporate invoices

· Audit and pay corporate expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

· Work cross-functionally across the entity with different divisions to record accurate cross-divisional charges

· Ensure accurate AP system, including running weekly AP interfaces and closing AP within the ERP

· Maintain accurate records and documentation

· Assist in creating new vendors in Oracle, including entering and updating banking information to ensure smooth and accurate payment of vendor invoices

· Serve as the main point of contact for accounts payable and corporate expense questions

· Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain proper approvals, coding of invoices, or supporting materials

· Assist with preparing and reviewing annual vendor 1099’s in accordance with IRS guidelines

· Identify and implement system and process improvements, including evaluation of new tools and processes

· Other ad-hoc requests to support the corporate accounting team as necessary

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

· Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality

· Ability to work as part of a team, including being a partner to others outside of accounting

· Good communication and organizational skills

· 1+ years of experience working in AP, including processing invoices, managing vendor accounts, and reconciling financial records

· Understanding of internal controls and ability to maintain control documentation for SOX compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working in organizations with multiple divisions

· Knowledge of Oracle

· Experience working in Oracle EPM, including the Account Reconciliation tool (ARCS)

Working Conditions:

· Preferably Tuesday & Thursday in office; flexible working environment

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Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. 

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