Accounts Payable Specialist - Edina, MN

Warning Lites•Edina, MN

1d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Warning Lites of Minnesota is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team in Edina, Minnesota. This is an in-person position responsible for processing invoices and statements for accounts payable while also providing office administrative support. Warning Lites of Minnesota provides traffic control services throughout Minnesota. We take pride in delivering quality work, putting safety first, and working together with integrity. Warning Lites is proud to be an operating company of Road Safety Services (RSS), one of North America's leading providers of pavement marking and traffic control services. With operations across 23+ states and more than 50 locations, RSS combines the strength of a national organization with the expertise of its local operating companies. Whether it's 500 feet or 500 miles, we get the job done safely, properly, and on time.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
3 + year experience working in an office setting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook required.
Regular attendance in the office required.
Knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, and Word.
Ability to type accurately and proficiently at a high rate of speed.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

2-year associate in accounting or business a plus.
Highway or construction office experience preferred.
Motivation to learn and cross train with a desire to advance in professional development.

Responsibilities

Retrieves, inputs, and processes A/P documents into the cost system, including invoices, statements, credit notes.
Maintain and archive all AP documents.
Verifies documents for purchase order numbers, correct addresses, due dates, amounts, and variances.
Prepares invoices and statements for imaging and send documents for routing approval, audit, and retrieval of information.
Verifies proper payment approval and completes the payment of A/P documents; retrieves payment information and communicates this information with vendors and department personnel to resolve payment issues.
Ensures vendors are paid on time and follow-up with past due invoices.
Educates clients with proper payment procedures and provides quality customer service for all internal and external clients.
Manage front desk activities, greeting visitors, and directing them appropriately.
Oversee the day-to-day administrative tasks.
Other duties as assigned.