Now hiring for a Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Alexandria, MN
Pay Rate: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour
Schedule: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri

 Spreadsheets and Numbers That Add Up. Sound Like You?

As a Accounts Payable Specialist in Alexandria, you’ll process invoices, track payments, and make the numbers behave. This role is perfect if you enjoy tidy records, color-coded spreadsheets, and checking things off the list.

Looking for Accounts Payable Specialist jobs in Alexandria where accuracy and organization keep businesses running smoothly? This opportunity lets you process financial transactions, maintain vendor relationships, and help ensure timely, accurate payment operations.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on an Accounts Payable Specialist career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Support accounting functions processing and maintaining accurate and timely data within the AP Automation tool and the ERP system.
• Support SOX and internal audit requirements.
• Work with Divisional personnel, vendors, or other customers to ensure accuracy and resolve issues.
• Provide FSS support as needed:
• Accounts Payable support for ProMach Divisions.
• Processing invoices timely, and accurately, payments according to terms while maximizing discount and purchasing card opportunities.
• Proactively review open items for possible issues – unpaid vouchers, vouchers payable, large credits, duplicate payments, etc.
• Adheres to procedural consistencies and Concur review and processing procedures.
• Supports sales/use tax compliance.
• Support month end and year end procedures, deadlines, audits, and compliance.
• Provide backup support within FSS as needed.
• Perform other tasks as requested by Supervisor.

Requirements

• 2 or 4 year accounting degree preferred
• One year Accounts Payable experience preferred
• Technical aptitude
• Team Player
• Detailed with good math skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Accurate, accountable, and willing to learn with strong work ethic
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills
• Ability to adhere to procedures and complete tasks to achieve results

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Professional Office Environment with opportunities for advancement and career development.

“This company rocks! The whole management staff is wonderful and friendly. Everything is great: benefits, training, advancement opportunities, understanding, and supportive in all areas.” – Former Staffmark Accounting Clerk

We’d love to meet you. Apply today.

What You Will Do

As a Accounts Payable Specialist you will review invoices, verify purchase orders, process vendor payments, reconcile statements, maintain financial records, resolve invoice discrepancies, communicate with vendors and internal departments, prepare payment documentation, and help ensure timely, accurate accounts payable operations while following established accounting procedures.

• o Process, code, and review vendor invoices accurately in accounts payable systems, including Concur. o Research and resolve invoice, payment, approval, and vendor account issues. o Collaborate with finance partners across the organization to provide invoice documentation and respond to research requests. o Reconcile Corporate credit card statements and coordinate with key business personnel to collect supporting documentation. o Support the Tax Department with ad hoc requests, including coordination of payments with specific filing requirements. o Identify recurring issues, recommend process improvements, and help align standardized accounts payable practices across the organization. o Participate in projects involving reporting, automation, internal controls, and continuous improvement of the procure-to-pay process. o Build productive relationships with vendors, employees, and finance partners while delivering responsive customer service.

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports successful accounting operations through dependable invoice processing, payment coordination, and financial recordkeeping. This role requires accuracy, organization, and the ability to manage detailed financial information efficiently.

Successful Accounts Payable Specialist candidates understand accounting systems, payment procedures, office technology, and professional business practices while maintaining productivity throughout every workday.

This career is well suited for individuals who enjoy accounting and finance.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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