Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic finance department within the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a solid background in accounting functions to ensure efficient processing of accounts payable.

Responsibilities :

• Process and accurately enter approved invoices and payment requests into the accounts payable system.
• Handle daily payment runs, including managing multiple payments and ensuring accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to stop payments, voided checks, and reissued payments.
• Prepare and process cash receipts for accounts payable refund checks.
• Provide backup support for reconciling purchase card accounts and transactions.
• Organize and distribute payments by matching attachments, stuffing envelopes, and managing mailings.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for checks, invoices, and reports.
• Research and address overdue invoices by collaborating with various departments and vendors.
• Create and post monthly journal entries as required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, branch locations, and corporate departments to ensure smooth communication.

Requirements :