Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a retail furniture organization near Shakopee, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in invoice handling, and confidence managing day-to-day payables activity. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment processes, support organized financial records and contribute to efficient accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming vendor invoices, verify supporting details, and ensure transactions are prepared accurately for processing.

• Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices so expenses are recorded properly.

• Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner while maintaining organized documentation and clear audit trails.

• Prepare and complete check runs and ACH payments according to established schedules and approval procedures.

• Reconcile payable records, research discrepancies, and communicate with internal teams or vendors to resolve outstanding issues.

• Monitor invoice status, payment deadlines, and outstanding balances to help avoid delays or duplicate payments.

• Maintain accurate vendor information and update payment records as needed to support smooth disbursement activity

Qualifications:

• Experience working in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support function.
• Strong skill in account coding and invoice coding with a high level of accuracy.
• Hands-on experience processing ACH payments and supporting check run activities.
• Ability to review financial documents carefully and identify inconsistencies or missing information.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for payables tracking.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple invoices efficiently.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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