Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Tessco•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GetWireless is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage daily accounts payable activities. This individual contributor role combines accurate, timely invoice processing with investigating discrepancies, reconciling vendor accounts, and following outstanding issues through to resolution. The position calls for someone who understands the accounting behind transactions, takes initiative, and works with limited day-to-day direction. The specialist will also help improve processes and contribute to a collaborative accounting team. The role is on-site in Eden Prairie. Success includes processing invoices accurately and on time, keeping vendor reconciliations current, preparing payment runs for review, completing month-end responsibilities promptly, communicating clearly with internal teams, and independently managing routine A/P work after onboarding while appropriately escalating unusual or significant issues.

Requirements

At least four years of progressive accounts payable experience, including ownership of full-cycle A/P responsibilities.
Experience matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving records in a distribution, manufacturing, or other inventory-based business.
Demonstrated ability to reconcile vendor accounts and independently investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Working knowledge of general ledger coding, accounting periods, accruals, and accounts payable internal controls.
Hands-on experience using an ERP system.
Proficiency in Excel, including sorting, filtering, and using lookup functions to compare and reconcile data.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities while meeting payment and close deadlines.
Clear, professional communication and consistent follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience.
Experience supporting multiple legal entities.
Experience with invoice automation, electronic approval workflows, and process improvements.
Associate degree or coursework in accounting, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, matching, approval routing, posting, and payment preparation in accordance with established controls.
Match inventory invoices to purchase orders and receiving records; investigate pricing, quantity, freight, and receipt discrepancies with Purchasing, Warehouse, and other teams.
Reconcile vendor statements, research missing invoices and unapplied credits, and resolve outstanding balances.
Maintain organized records of invoice exceptions and follow up until issues are resolved.
Prepare scheduled payment runs for review and approval, taking due dates, payment terms, available discounts, and payment holds into account.
Communicate professionally with vendors and internal colleagues about invoice status, documentation requirements, and payment questions.
Support month-end close through timely invoice processing, identification of unrecorded liabilities, accrual support, and reconciliation of assigned accounts.
Maintain accurate supporting documentation and assist with audit requests and applicable vendor tax reporting.
Follow vendor maintenance and payment verification procedures to protect the accuracy and security of vendor information.
Identify recurring issues and recommend practical improvements to accounts payable procedures and automated workflows.
Provide backup support and share knowledge across the accounting team.