Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

(Milwaukee, WI) 

Good Karma Brands (GKB) is searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in our Milwaukee, WI office. This teammate will strengthen GKB’s accounting team and play a pivotal role in the daily operations of the business by owning the daily Accounts Payable space. This person should be extremely detail-oriented and have strong communication and organization skills.

 GKB is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of national and local sports and news to build brands and connect with fans through audio, video, digital and events. With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and is recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by Front Office Sports, Sports Business Journal, and USA TODAY. Take a look at Good Karma Brands here.

Daily Responsibilities of Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Review, verify, and accurately enter vendor invoices and credit card charges in a timely manner while ensuring proper account coding, posting date, and payment date
• Perform daily bank activities such as ACH filter and positive pay checks
• Process weekly check runs, ACH and portal payments
• Maintain the master vendor file, including the setup and coordination of new vendor paperwork such as W9 and ACH detail to ensure compliance
• Ensure accounts payable activity is current ahead of monthly financial close process
• Be a business partner to operational teams such as Finance, Facilities, Information Technology, and Marketing for invoice approvals/discrepancies and vendor communications
• Review vendor statements for past due invoices and/or discrepancies and correspond with vendors, as needed
• Administrator for the company’s Corporate AMEX and WEX Fuel accounts
• Own the annual 1099 reporting and filing requirement 
• Assist the Director of Accounting with other tasks and system enhancements as assigned
• Adopt a continuous improvement mindset and proactively seek ways to improve upon existing procedures and processes
• Be a GKB ambassador by adhering to the GKB core values: Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Listen, Teamwork and Follow Through. 

Preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years full cycle Accounts Payable experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience working in Oracle NetSuite a plus
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, prioritization, and organization skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Personal sense of responsibility and accountability
• Persistent and driven to succeed even when facing challenges.
• A multi-tasker with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Passion to be a part of a team as well as the ability to work independently
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information

Hours/Salary/Benefits 

Good Karma Brands offers a competitive base salary. This role is eligible for full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401(k) Plan, Dependent Care, paid parental leave, and more with opportunities for salary growth increase with skills and responsibilities and meeting targeted goals.

Opportunity for Growth 

Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible to represent GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company. 

How to Apply 

Apply by submitting your resume to www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers no later than December 9, 2024. All are encouraged to apply. 

About Good Karma Brands

As a proud partner of ESPN, GKB represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in eight markets including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. GKB’s other audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ and 101.7 The Truth in Milwaukee, and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam, WI.   

With offices throughout the country and our home office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GKB’s team includes over 550 teammates and was recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by multiple organizations, including Front Office Sports.  

For a full list of assets and more information, please visit www.goodkarmabrands.com. 

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Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all.  We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought.  We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.