AP AR Specialist

4 months ago


Oakdale, United States Express Employment Professionals Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Our client in the East Metro area is experiencing significant growth and is looking for a dedicated AP/AR Specialist for an immediate need. Join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in managing the financial operations that support our expansion. Be a part of our success story as a strategic business partner.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a strong candidate for a long-term temporary need to manage accounts payable and receivable functions efficiently. This position requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, contributing to our company's financial health and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Invoice and Payment Processing: AP/AR Specialist.

    • Review all invoices for proper documentation and approval before payment.
    • Batch purchase orders with invoices for payment.
    • Prioritize invoices based on cash discount potential and payment terms.
    • Process check requests and audit credit card bills.
    • Batch invoices to checks, obtain necessary signatures, and distribute checks accordingly.
  • Vendor Management: AP/AR Specialist.

    • Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements by resolving discrepancies.
  • Month-End Closing: AP/AR Specialist.

    • Assist with month-end closing processes and maintain accurate files and documentation in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting practices.
  • Cash Receipts and Collections: AP/AR Specialist.

    • Accurately post cash receipts, discounts, allowances, price differences, returns, and other chargebacks to customer accounts.
    • Make daily collection calls, interact with customers proactively to resolve issues, and track chargebacks.
    • Verify chargebacks with department managers, dispute or negotiate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding payment issues.
  • Account Management: AP/AR Specialist.

    • Oversee daily receipt applications, debit and credit memos, and account adjustments.
    • Create invoices, collect accounts receivable, and send statements to customers.
    • Collaborate with the customer service department to resolve discrepancies.
  • General: AP/AR Specialist.

    • Prioritize tasks and work independently while maintaining a professional and positive demeanor.
    • Conduct account research and analysis to support financial decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an AP/AR Specialist or similar role.
  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Company DescriptionExpress Employment Professionals is a full-service HR & Recruiting firm that specializes in Administrative and Commercial staffing for Direct Hire, Evaluation to Hire & Contract positions. The Express office in Woodbury, MN has been helping people since 2001.

At Express Employment Professionals, our focus is YOUCompany DescriptionExpress Employment Professionals is a full-service HR & Recruiting firm that specializes in Administrative and Commercial staffing for Direct Hire, Evaluation to Hire & Contract positions. The Express office in Woodbury, MN has been helping people since 2001.\r
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At Express Employment Professionals, our focus is YOU