Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, takes pride in accuracy, and can manage a steady flow of invoices and payment-related activity. The person in this role will contribute across payables and receivables while partnering with vendors, customers, and internal teams to keep accounting processes running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Manage large volumes of vendor invoices, ensuring each transaction is entered accurately and completed within established timelines.
• Organize incoming invoice documentation, direct items through approval channels, and assign general ledger coding when required.
• Review purchase order-backed invoices for proper matching and record them for payment, while also handling non-purchase order invoices that require additional approval.
• Monitor available payment discounts and prepare approved invoices for scheduled weekly disbursement cycles.
• Respond to vendor questions regarding account statements, overdue items, and discrepancies involving billed quantities or payments.
• Deliver timely support to internal departments and external partners on invoice status, payment details, and related accounting inquiries.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities, including generating daily parts invoices using shipping information and supporting billing for completed shipments.
• Communicate with customers about invoice questions and provide additional support for receivables follow-up or collections activities 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.

Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.