Accounts Payable Associate

Rahr Malting Co•Shakopee, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

RahrBSG is looking for an Accounts Payable Associate in Shakopee, Minnesota to join our team. The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for reviewing, processing, and reconciling vendor invoices, ensuring accurate, efficient, and timely accounting transactions that meet and/or exceed metric expectations set for the role level.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
2+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
Solid understanding of AP process and general accounting principles.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Proficient in accurately entering and managing data within accounting systems and spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity and minimizing errors.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders, effectively managing challenging conversations.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and vendors.
Ability to productively collaborate with colleagues and management, working effectively across functions, levels, and business units, to achieve shared objectives.
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform thorough reviews and verifications of transactions, ensuring that all information is complete and accurate before finalizing.
Proven ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines and recommend effective solutions to resolve problems or issues.
Demonstrated ability to act with speed, agility, and accountability to drive desirable outcomes and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews and audits accounts payable invoices for appropriate documentation and approval.
Reconciles outstanding amounts by comparing invoices with purchase orders and other records.
Accountable to metrics for productivity and accuracy, ensuring goals are prioritized, monitored, and achieved.
Enters invoice amounts into the accounting system and processes check runs, wire transfers, or other forms of payment, ensuring compliance with payment terms and company policies.
Efficiently and accurately codes and processes accounts payable invoices.
Ensures the prompt initiation and resolution of billing discrepancies by coordinating with other departments and escalating issues as needed.
Reconciles vendor statements and conducts research to correct identified discrepancies.
Provides outstanding customer service, to both internal and external stakeholders.
Responds to inquiries from vendors and researches and resolves concerns or discrepancies.
Communicates with all levels of management to escalate cases and keep them informed of issues as they arise.
Thoroughly and accurately maintains files and documentation in line with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
Performs clerical duties, such as entering data, sorting, copying, and filing documents, and related tasks.
Provides backup and support to other accounts payable staff as needed.
Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the company and operational needs.