Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing accounting team in Minnesota. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused individual who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys managing payables from start to finish, and can adapt to a fast-moving operational environment. The role offers the chance to build expertise in a specialized accounts payable process while partnering closely with internal teams to keep financial transactions organized and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the accounts payable cycle from initial invoice intake through final payment processing, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on time.

- Review incoming invoices, assign the appropriate general ledger coding, and enter payment data into Quick Books Online with a high degree of precision.

- Verify invoices against approvals, supporting records, and internal documentation requirements before processing.

- Allocate expenses to the correct aircraft, departments, and other designated cost centers based on established guidelines.

- Prepare and process payment activity, including ACH transactions and check runs, while maintaining strong attention to deadlines.

- Maintain up-to-date vendor information, address payment-related questions, and build effective communication with external partners.

- Reconcile accounts payable activity, credit card transactions, and related records to support accurate financial reporting and month-end close.

- Investigate discrepancies, resolve matching or coding issues, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to correct exceptions.

- Adhere to internal accounting controls, established procedures, and documentation standards across all payable activities.

- Provide administrative and accounting support to the broader finance team as business needs evolve.

* Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.

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Requirements - Prior experience in accounts payable, including responsibility for full-cycle invoice processing.

- Hands-on proficiency with Quick Books Online in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail.

- Strong background in invoice coding, account coding, and reconciliation activities.

- Experience handling payment methods such as ACH and check processing.

- Familiarity with three-way matching and supporting documentation review.

- Exceptional attention to detail with a consistent focus on accuracy and follow-through.

- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.

- Experience in aviation, transportation, logistics, or another operationally complex industry is helpful but not required.

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