Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$24 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports a growing finance team by managing the accounts payable inbox, responding to vendor inquiries, and assisting with various AP tasks. This role focuses on accurate and timely processing of vendor-related information, resolving issues professionally, and contributing to a collaborative and fun team environment. The position is based in Minnesota with a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

1–3+ years of accounts payable experience.
Experience with vendor management and vendor outreach.
Knowledge of accounts payable processes, including handling vendor statements and statement audits.
Familiarity with 1099 processes and requirements.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.
Strong organizational skills to manage an active AP inbox and multiple concurrent tasks.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience using Excel; experience with pivot tables and formulas is a nice-to-have.
Comfort working with distributed teams across multiple states and time zones.
Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with vendors and colleagues.
Proactive problem-solving skills and a customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor the accounts payable inbox, ensuring timely review and response to incoming communications.
Respond to vendor inquiries primarily via email and occasionally by phone in a professional and helpful manner.
Research and review vendor statements in the system, verifying accuracy and identifying discrepancies.
Provide vendors and internal stakeholders with clear and timely status updates on invoices, payments, and issue resolution.
Work closely with vendors to answer questions, resolve billing or payment issues, and maintain positive relationships.
Support statement audits and help ensure vendor accounts are accurate and up to date.
Assist with 1099-related activities as needed, supporting compliance and accurate reporting.
Perform additional accounts payable duties as assigned to support the broader AP team and organizational needs.
Collaborate with AP team members across multiple locations to share information and maintain consistent processes.