Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume setting, brings strong judgment to invoice review, and can maintain accuracy while managing a steady daily workload. The role offers the opportunity to support essential payment operations while working closely with team members in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process a large volume of invoices each day with a strong focus on timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with internal procedures.

• Review invoices against purchase orders and supporting records to confirm pricing, quantities, and required documentation before approval.

• Enter invoice data into the accounts payable system and move transactions through electronic workflow tools for proper routing and processing.

• Investigate billing inconsistencies, missing details, and mismatched information, then coordinate with internal partners to resolve outstanding issues.

• Handle complex invoices by analyzing backup materials, identifying exceptions, and escalating items that require additional review.

• Support payment activities related to accounts payable operations, including tasks connected to ACH transactions and check processing cycles.

• Use Oracle, Excel, and workflow platforms to manage invoice activity, track status, and maintain organized records.

• Participate in testing and validation activities for accounts payable processes by following test steps, recording results, and reporting issues when workflows do not perform as expected.

• 3–5 years of hands-on accounts payable experience in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume invoice processing while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience with invoice entry, account coding, purchase order matching, and electronic approval workflows.
• Ability to review detailed supporting documentation and identify discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, or missing information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with Oracle, Microsoft Excel, and other accounts payable or workflow systems.
• Familiarity with ACH processing and check runs is preferred.
• Dependable team player who learns new procedures quickly and adapts well to complex invoice processes.