Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Edina, Minnesota on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations by handling invoice activity, maintaining reliable vendor information, and helping ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule. The role also contributes to month-end accounting tasks and works closely with internal teams to address payment-related questions and exceptions.

Responsibilities:

• Review, code, and enter supplier invoices with a high level of accuracy and within established deadlines.

• Verify invoice details against purchase orders, receipts, and supporting records before processing for payment.

• Investigate billing issues, respond to vendor questions, and coordinate with internal partners to resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare recurring and scheduled payment batches, including ACH and check run activity, in accordance with payment timelines.

• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances to identify and correct outstanding items.

• Maintain and update vendor master data to support accurate processing and reporting.

• Assist with month-end close activities by organizing accounts payable records and providing needed reporting support.

• Partner with departments across the business to resolve approval delays, expense concerns, and other payment exceptions.

• Follow company policies, documentation standards, and internal controls throughout the accounts payable process.

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and full-cycle accounts payable processing.
• Experience handling electronic payments, including ACH transactions and check runs.
• Familiarity with SAP and Concur Travel, including expense management and travel expense processing.
• Ability to reconcile accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve issues with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.