Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team in Alexandria, Minnesota. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate invoice processing, staying organized in a fast-paced setting, and contributing to efficient payment operations. The person in this role will help maintain daily accounts payable activities while also providing support for process-focused tasks when workload allows.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of invoices each day with close attention to accuracy, coding, and approval requirements.
• Review and reconcile invoice details using established accounts payable procedures, including three-way matching when applicable.
• Support payment operations by assisting with ACH transactions, check run activities, and related documentation.
• Work within systems such as Syteline and Concur to enter, track, and manage accounts payable records.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, vendor questions, and approval delays in a timely manner.
• Contribute to coverage needs during team leave periods and help maintain continuity across daily accounts payable functions.
• Assist with targeted improvement efforts such as researching missed vendor discount opportunities and identifying workflow inefficiencies.
• Participate in training and team coordination in a collaborative office environment with flexibility for a hybrid schedule.