Accounting Specialist

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounts payable operations and help maintain accurate financial records for our team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with invoice review, reconciliations, and reporting in a fast-paced environment. The position also contributes to month-end activities, audit preparation, and process improvements that strengthen payment accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices by reviewing documentation, confirming purchase order and receipt alignment, and preparing items for payment.
• Assign appropriate accounting codes to non-purchase-order invoices and ensure transactions are recorded correctly.
• Review open receipt activity on a regular basis, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate follow-up to resolve outstanding items.
• Reconcile supplier statements and research variances to keep account balances accurate and current.
• Support month-end close by completing reconciliations, preparing accrual-related information, and assisting with related accounting tasks.
• Track accounts payable aging and subledger activity, analyze patterns in outstanding balances, and highlight issues requiring attention.
• Recommend practical improvements that increase accuracy in invoice coding, approval workflows, and payment processing.
• Provide backup assistance for customer billing activities across other business areas when coverage is needed.
• Maintain adherence to company financial controls, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with documentation and support requests related to internal and external audits, along with other assigned accounting duties.