Accounts Payable Specialist

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products.

- We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation.
- Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business.
- We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning.
- Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
- We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving.
- We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo's

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing.

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed. Some of the remarkable benefits offered include:

- Competitive salary
- 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
- Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
- 401K with company match
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement assistance
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Robust parental leave program
- Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
- Associate Assistance Program
- Paid volunteer time

Being a Culture Champion at Milo’s

- Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
- Work effectively with others
- Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
- Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
- Commit to outstanding attendance
- Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

If you require assistance or accommodation to participate in the job application process, please contact [email protected].

Responsibilities :

- Manages and drives accuracy of the accounts payable process, ensuring all AP invoicing is entered and fully accounted for during month-end close, and that expense reports are processed in adherence with company policy.

- Leads research and resolution of complex AP-related issues and vendor inquiries, serving as a primary point of contact for escalated matters and communicating outcomes with the Accounting Shared Services Manager.

- Supports accounts receivable functions including collection efforts, documentation collection, and back-up assistance with supplier payment processing, applying sound judgment and a working knowledge of revenue accounting principles.

- Partners across functional teams to support financial accounting operations, providing backup assistance to accounting areas as needed and ensuring continuity of critical financial processes.

- Analyzes accounting data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement, presenting findings and recommendations to the Accounting Shared Services Manager or other Accounting and Finance leadership to inform financial decisions.

- Contributes to the development and refinement of accounting procedures and internal controls, identifying gaps in current practices and proposing process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

- Calculates and reports departmental and financial metrics, ensuring data integrity and providing leadership with timely, actionable performance information.

- Supports special projects and cross-functional initiatives, applying accounting expertise to scope definition, data analysis, and issue resolution across finance-related workstreams.

- Serves as a knowledge resource and informal mentor within the accounting team, sharing expertise with Accounting Specialist colleagues and contributing to team capability development.

- Upholds and demonstrates leadership in all Corporate Responsibility programming including recycling, social advocacy, and MMAD volunteering opportunities.

- This position has food safety responsibilities.

- Other responsibilities, as necessary.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

- 3–4 years of total accounting experience, including 1-2 years in a relevant functional area; or 2–3 years of experience with an advanced degree.

- Proven subject matter expertise in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.

- Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 applications including, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, interpret financial data, and communicate findings clearly to management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Physical Demands: This job is sedentary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities.

FLSA Status : Exempt