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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Specialist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$47,452 / year median in Minnesota
-15% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Bloomington. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who can manage invoice processing, payment support, and vendor coordination with accuracy and consistency. The role will contribute to efficient accounts payable operations by handling daily transactional activities, resolving discrepancies, and assisting the team with timely payment processing.
Responsibilities:
- Review invoice details within a platform to confirm accuracy before routing documents for approval.
- Monitor and resolve invoice exceptions in the automation queue, ensuring items are properly validated and moved forward promptly.
- Examine hotel-related invoices carefully prior to entering financial information into the appropriate database.
- Prepare manual payment documentation and special handling requests in line with business and payment requirements.
- Support weekly payment cycles by assisting with check run preparation and related processing tasks.
- Collect incoming mail each day, organize documents, and distribute materials to the correct internal teams.
- Communicate with vendors to address payment inquiries, clarify invoice issues, and help resolve outstanding items.
- Gather and request required vendor details to facilitate new vendor setup and maintain accurate records.
- Reconcile outstanding or cancelled checks by coordinating updates, confirming bank status, and arranging reissuance when needed.
- Partner with the accounts payable team to identify workflow improvements and provide support on additional assigned tasks.