Accounts Payable Accountant at Pretzilla, LLC – Franklin, Wisconsin

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pretzilla – Franklin, WI (On-Site)

Department: Accounting/Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for full-cycle AP processing for Pretzilla’s on-site manufacturing operations in Franklin, WI. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of standard costing principles.

This position works closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory Control, Quality, Production, and Cost Accounting to ensure accurate invoice processing, strong vendor relationships, and proper cost allocation. This role reports directly to the Corporate Controller. This position is 100% onsite at Pretzilla’s Franklin, WI manufacturing facility with frequent interaction with warehouse, receiving, quality, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing & 3-Way Match

• Execute full 3-way match (PO–Receipt–Invoice).
• Investigate purchase price variances (PPV), freight discrepancies, and standard vs. actual cost issues.
• Process non-PO invoices and route for correct GL coding and approvals.

Vendor Management & Payment Processing

• Maintain accurate vendor master data (payment terms, tax codes, 1099 setup, ACH details).
• Prepare and run weekly check, ACH, and wire payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, credits, or short-pays.

Costing & Inventory Collaboration

• Partner with Receiving and Inventory Control to resolve receipt/invoice mismatches.
• Monitor and support cleanup of GRNI balances.

Compliance, Documentation & Internal Controls

• Maintain vendor documentation required for food manufacturing (CoAs, allergen forms, compliance documents).
• Uphold AP internal controls, including duplicate invoice checks and approval adherence.
• Support internal and external audits with organized documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 (AP, Purchasing, Item Charges, Vendor Ledger).
• Experience in food manufacturing (GFSI, FSMA, SQF).
• Experience with 1099 processing, sales/use tax coding, and vendor onboarding.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Reliable, organized, and able to maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of Accounts Payable experience (manufacturing preferred).
• Understanding of standard costing as it relates to AP.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and ability to manage high-volume invoices.
• Effective communication skills for vendor and cross-functional interactions.