Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Fargo, ND

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $20.50 $25.00/hr DOQ

About the Opportunity

Join a growing and well-established organization in a dynamic industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, solving vendor-related issues, and supporting internal teams with high-quality service.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, vendor account management, reconciliations, and responding to inquiries from vendors and internal locations. This role also provides guidance and support to other team members as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Monitor and manage incoming accounts payable correspondence, including departmental email inboxes.
• Review, analyze, and process vendor invoices, credit memos, and deductions within the ERP system.
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain weekly and monthly reporting.
• Respond to vendor and internal accounts payable inquiries.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and business partners.
• Research, troubleshoot, and resolve vendor payment and account discrepancies.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with service expectations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide backup support for other team members when needed.
• Escalate accounting discrepancies and issues to leadership as appropriate.
• Identify and communicate process improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; or a minimum of two years of relevant accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with a focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established service levels and deadlines.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.