Accounts Payable Associate (Up To 29/hr)

Aston Carter•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$23 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Associate maintains the accounts payable function to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices in a high-volume, dynamic environment. This role focuses on processing and routing invoices from a centralized queue, resolving discrepancies, and supporting key accounting activities such as month-end close and reporting. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision while handling confidential information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with 2+ years of accounts payable experience.
Demonstrated high-volume accounts payable experience, including working with purchase orders.
Hands-on experience with invoice processing, invoice entry, and 3-way matching.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Kofax for invoice scanning and processing is a plus.
Experience with Oracle financial systems, including prior or newly implemented versions, is a plus.
Familiarity with ServiceNow for workflow or ticketing processes is beneficial.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Outlook, and other core applications, is a plus.
Openness to change based on diverse input and feedback, particularly in an environment focused on automation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Process a high volume of invoices (approximately 150+ per day) accurately and in a timely manner.
Work in an invoice queue to pull data from invoices and route them to the appropriate place for coding and approval.
Handle department mail distribution and scan invoices for proper routing and electronic workflow processing.
Perform invoice entry, purchase order (PO) matching, and electronic workflow processing, including 3-way matching for accounts payable transactions.
Maintain scanner equipment to ensure smooth and continuous invoice scanning operations.
Research and resolve past due balances, invoice disputes, and other payment issues.
Assist with data loads related to accounts payable processing and system updates.
Support weekly sales tax field reporting as needed.
Assist with month-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely accounts payable data.