Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a commercial construction organization in Golden Valley, Minnesota on a Contract basis. This contract opportunity will support the finance team during an employee absence and focus exclusively on day-to-day accounts payable activities. The position is ideal for someone who can manage a steady invoice volume, work carefully in a fast-paced setting, and become productive quickly with guidance from the accounting team.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high volume of vendor invoices each month while ensuring timely and accurate entry into the accounting system.

- Review, code, and post general corporate payables with close attention to proper account classification and supporting documentation.

- Manage routine payment activities, including preparing ACH transactions and assisting with check run processing as needed.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and help keep invoice workflows current, complete, and audit-ready.

- Work within Viewpoint Vista to complete daily AP tasks and support consistent financial operations.

- Coordinate with internal accounting staff to resolve invoice discrepancies, obtain approvals, and address vendor payment questions.

- Concentrate on standard company payables only, excluding payroll, prepaid accounting, and subcontractor payment application processing.

- Adapt quickly to established procedures and contribute dependable support during a time-sensitive coverage period. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in accounts payable with a strong understanding of invoice processing and account coding.

- Ability to handle monthly invoice volumes in the range of 500 to 1,000 with accuracy and efficiency.

- Proficiency in coding invoices, processing payments, and supporting ACH and check run activities.

- Familiarity with accounting systems and the ability to learn new platforms quickly; experience with Viewpoint Vista is strongly preferred.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently after initial training.

- Dependable work style with good organizational skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines.

- Construction industry exposure is helpful, but candidates with solid general AP backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

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