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Accounts Payable Associate

ABC Supply · WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you found the root cause of a repeating problem and fixed it.

What they are checking: Whether they stop recurring issues at the source, which the posting specifically asks for.

How do you keep up with a high volume of invoices without making mistakes?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep accuracy high when the volume is heavy.

What would you do

A branch received the material but never entered it into the system. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can work with branch staff to correct receiving errors so the vendor gets paid accurately.

A vendor calls angry that they have not been paid in 90 days. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can calm the vendor, research the cause, and give a real answer about when payment will come.

You notice two invoices that look almost identical from the same vendor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they are alert to duplicate payments, a common and costly AP error.

When do you escalate an outstanding AP item instead of continuing to work it yourself?

What they are checking: Whether they know when an issue needs someone with more authority before it damages a vendor relationship.

About the work

Walk me through a three-way match and what you do when it fails.

What they are checking: Whether they understand matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts and can find the reason a match breaks.

An invoice is $400 higher than the purchase order. How do you figure out what happened?

What they are checking: Whether they research price, quantity and freight differences before paying or rejecting the invoice.

How do you review a vendor statement to find problems?

What they are checking: Whether they can reconcile statements to the ledger to spot missing invoices, duplicates and unapplied credits.

Why does accuracy in trade payables affect the company's inventory numbers?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that resale inventory invoices flow into inventory cost, not just expense.

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The full job description

As published by ABC Supply.

ABC Supply is North America’s largest wholesale distributor of exterior and interior building products. ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential. At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered. ABC Supply is currently looking for a candidate to fill a position in our Trade Payables Department in Beloit, WI. The Trade Payables team is responsible for the proper statement of inventory and the timely and accurate payment of invoices related to resale inventory. Job description: • Process vendor invoices with accuracy. • Verify vendor invoices to purchase orders to obtain appropriate payment approval. • Identify and reconcile any variances between the purchase order and vendor invoice. • Collaborate with vendors and branch associates to correct invoicing and receiving errors. • Investigating discrepancies to determine root cause and implementing processes to prevent reoccurring issues • Ensure proper communication of outstanding AP items are communicated and elevated as needed. • Developing and maintaining vendor relationships. Monitor vendor statements and respond to vendor inquires, as needed. • Monitor accounts payable work queues to ensure that all invoices have been addressed. Essential Qualifications: • Able to work in a high volume and fast paced environment • Preferred 2 years experience in reconciling inventory payables • Previous experience with reconciliation vendor statements • Strong problem resolution skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Detail oriented with a focus on accuracy • Able to work well independently as well as with a team • Proficient in Excel Benefits may include: • Health, dental, and vision coverage - eligible after 60 days, low out of pocket • 401(k) with generous company match - eligible after 60 days, immediately vested • Employer paid employee assistance program • Employer paid short term and long term disability • Employer paid life insurance • Flex spending • Paid vacation • Paid sick days • Paid holidays Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace ​ ABC Supply values diversity and we actively encourage women, minorities, and veterans to apply.

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