Millerbernd Manufacturing, a family-owned company since 1933, is driven by our core values: respectful and humbly confident, a positive attitude and solutions-oriented, a great reputation every day, loyal and united, working together, and results-driven. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to apply and join a growing team committed to excellence and shared success.
The Opportunity: The Accounts Payable Associate supports accurate, timely, and policy-compliant invoice and payment processing. This role reviews and resolves invoice discrepancies, maintains complete documentation, serves as a backup for processing vendor payments, and responds professionally to internal and external inquiries. Success in this position requires accuracy, responsiveness, sound judgment, and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions while meeting established deadlines.
Job Title: Accounts Payable Associate
Location: Winsted, MN
Salary Range: $25.03 - $29.46/hour (Non-Exempt)
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Schedule: 1st shift: Monday - Friday Business Hours
Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/Ar
As a Accounts Payable Associate, you will:
- Process non-PO and PO vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Verify invoice coding and ensure proper approvals are obtained.
- Enter invoices into the ERP system and maintain supporting documentation.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents when applicable.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors, purchasing, and internal departments.
- Manage vendor statements and research outstanding items
- Ensure compliance to company policy and department procedures
- Maintains files and documentation in accordance with invoice/payment guidelines and generally accepted accounting practices.
- Participate in assigned special projects including audits and surveys
- Assists team with payable records filing and purging
Role Qualifications as a Accounts Payable Associate:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience preferred
- Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred), but not required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
What we offer for employment:
Comprehensive Benefits -
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
- Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
- Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
- Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
Financial Security -
- 401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting
- Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
- This role is eligible for participation in the company’s “Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)”, a financial performance-based bonus program
- Payouts are determined by the company’s operational results and are distributed in the first quarter of the subsequent year
Work-Life Balance -
- Accrual Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
- Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
- Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles
Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
Ready to shape your future with us?
Apply today and discover what’s possible at Millerbernd.
Skills Required
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 2+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Epicor
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
What We Do
Driven by values and dedicated to growing a safe and secure company, Millerbernd is the industry expert in manufacturing lighting and traffic poles for the departments of transportation across the United States. We are a privately owned company of three generations founded in 1933 and located in the heart of the Midwest, Winsted, Minnesota. While primarily serving the departments of transportation through our pole business, we also offer two other products- Rings and Cylinders and Airfield Ground Lighting. Our Ring and Cylinder business provides various rings and cylinders to OEMs across the US via our non-waste production process. Our Airfield Ground Lighting business produces airport lighting structures serving global equipment distributors and installers in this market. With 650,000 square feet of manufacturing space and averaging double-digit business growth year over year, Millerbernd is proudly growing a safe and secure company not only for our employees and customers but also for the future.
