Accounts Payable Specialist
Primary Location Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota Job ID R106485 ApplyJob Summary
Accounts Payable Specialist I is responsible for timely processing of invoices including direct 3-way match, indirect, and 2-way match dropship. Perform daily tasks that require strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills both written and verbal, while establishing and maintaining best in class vendor relations. Individual will work within the guidance of established policies and SOX controls set forth by Patterson Companies. Individual will report directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and work closely with team lead, team members, and internal/external customers.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Daily Procure to Pay invoice processing for all vendor segments and all invoice types while adhering to Sox controls
Effectively manage transaction processing by prioritizing, being efficient with a high degree of accuracy
Maintaining a positive customer service culture while establishing rapport with branches and other Patterson teams to build effective relationships and share wins and successes
Using available resources, technology, reference material, and any other form or process to assist in the processing of invoices
Daily phone calls and written communication
Additional functions
In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.
Complete monthly vendor statement reconciliations and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies
Participate and occasionally lead meetings via remote technology with vendor or internal Patterson teams
Engage in and suggest continuous process improvement ideas
Positively and actively contribute to the accounts payable and shared services team environment taking initiatives to learn and build skillsets
Provide analytical support for Accounts Payable Supervisor and Shared Services Director
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Associate degree or above with general business or accounting concentrations, or at least 2 years equivalent experience in recent accounts payable transactional processing
Has strong organizational, planning, and multi-tasking skills, demonstrates sound judgment and excellent decision-making abilities, and shows a great attention to detail
Must have a proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to learn and pivot in a fast pace and fluid environment
Preferred Qualifications
Uses technology with efficiency, including Microsoft 365, SAP ECC platform, and MS Outlook and Excel applications
Experience with excel knowledge including VLOOKUP and Pivot table functions
2 Way and 3 Way match - accounts payable experience
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday
May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment
Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing
Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers and vendors
Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents
Environmental Factors
This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.
Travel and On-call
Saturday or other critical workdays may be required on an as needed basis.
The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills
$18.00 - $24.00 per hour
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