Accounts Payable Processor

Title : Accounts Payable Processor
Location : St. Cloud, MN
Job Type : Contract (2-3 Months)
Compensation : $20 - $22/hr
Industry: Retail

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About the Role
We're partnering with a well-established, employee-owned grocery retailer based in the St. Cloud, MN area to find an Accounts Payable Processor for their growing accounting team. This organization operates a diverse portfolio of grocery, liquor, fuel/convenience, pharmacy, bakery, and specialty retail brands throughout the Midwest, and has an in-house distribution and commissary operation supporting its stores.
This is a great opportunity for someone with an administrative or accounts payable background who is looking to grow their accounting skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll work closely with a team of experienced professionals who will help you sharpen your AP and accounting knowledge while gaining exposure to the inner workings of the grocery industry. Job Description
As an Accounts Payable Processor, you'll play a key role in ensuring invoices, vendor accounts, and month-end processes run smoothly and accurately. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Process and post invoices accurately and efficiently using the accounting system.
• Review invoices for appropriate account coding and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Balance invoices keyed into the system against system-generated reports to confirm accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve vendor inquiries, providing appropriate follow-up and resolution.
• Balance vendor invoices against weekly vendor statements and complete vendor statement reconciliations.
• Support office and store-level staff with accounts payable questions, providing clear communication and timely follow-up.
• Prepare the weekly reclass journal entry.
• Assist with accounts payable month-end close, ensuring all critical deadlines are met.

Schedule:

• Standard hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
• Some schedule flexibility is required during month-end close. Once per month, the team works longer days (approximately 8:00 AM–6:00/7:00 PM) Monday through Wednesday of close week, followed by shorter days for the remainder of that week.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Strong administrative skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with accounting systems and reviewing/reconciling financial data.
• Strong communication skills to resolve vendor and internal staff inquiries professionally.
• Ability to accommodate schedule flexibility during monthly close periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in accounts payable or a related accounting/administrative role.
• Familiarity with invoice coding, vendor statement reconciliation, or journal entries.
• Experience in retail, grocery, or a similarly fast-paced industry.

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:  How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path!  To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!