Senior AP Coordinator

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

The Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator is responsible for managing and supporting all aspects of the company’s accounts payable process for specific Business Units. This role ensures that vendor invoices and employee expense reports are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies. The position also provides guidance to the AP team, assists with reconciliations, and supports month-end closing activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a primary liaison between the outsourced BPO and internal / external stakeholders
• Support the FBIN escheatment process as it relates to both customers and vendors
• Process, review, and verify invoices and payment requests in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors while maintaining proper documentation and approvals.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure accurate setup and updates in the accounting system.
• Assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Support month-end close by preparing accruals, reconciliations, and related reports.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements.
• Provide support and guidance to junior AP staff when needed.
• Support for multiple BU’s AP tasks at the simultaneously.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and AP processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a shared services or high-volume AP environment.
• Familiarity with automated invoice and payment systems.
• Knowledge of 1099 reporting, audit requests and vendor compliance requirements.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $40,000 USD - $60,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

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