Accounts Payable Specialist

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Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC

Accounts Payable Specialist

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Wholesale Produce Supply is fast-paced regional produce distribution business, seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for its Minneapolis, MN headquarters.

    Job Overview: This individual will work closely with our accounting and purchasing teams and report directly to the Controller. We require a self driven individual with excellent time management skills and ability to move frequently from task to task.

    Essential Qualifications

    • Ensure PO’s issued and receiving documents match vendor invoices, research and reconcile any differences.
    • Obtain appropriate supporting documents, verifying approval of vendor invoice prior to payment.
    • Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices and supporting documentation.
    • Ensure timely payments to vendors.
    • Monitor AP Aging and other payables reports.
    • Update and maintain vendor database.
    • Reconciliation of vendor statements and obtain support for missing payments.
    • Assist in Month End close process.
    • Drive new ideas and efficiencies while balancing with key elements of existing practices.

    Skills and Qualifications

    • Previous experience in an accounting department, specifically in an accounts payable role.
    • Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
    • Detail oriented, organized and diligent in completing responsibilities.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both internally and externally.
    • Strong data entry and math skills, with the ability to question and challenge information and support as necessary for the role.
    • Team player with flexibility and desire to take on additional roles and responsibilities.
    • Able to meet deadlines.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
    • Aptitude to learn and work on industry specific software.
    • Experience in food and/or distribution business a plus.

    Schedule

    • Monday - Friday day hours. In office position.

    Benefits

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Supplemental Insurance
    • PTO
    • Paid holidays
    • 401k with company match and immediate vesting

    Work Environment

    Office space setting