Accounts Payable Accountant

Heirloom Property Management; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical Insurance

HSA Insurance Option

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Short and Long-Term Dis/

Company Paid Life Insurance Plan

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

IRA Retirement Plan with 3% Company0%

Health Reimbursement Plan

Dependent Care Spending Account

Job summary

Heirloom Property Management is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our accounting team on-site at our DULUTH MN Office. You will process daily financial activity across multiple businesses with accuracy and timeliness, supporting month-end close and reliable financial reporting.

This entry-level position is well-suited for detail-focused individuals who follow established procedures, communicate clearly with managers and vendors, and are eager to learn and expand their accounting

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Entry-level accounting/AP experience helpful but not required.
• Opportunity to grow into broader accounting responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Enter, code, and process vendor invoices for five companies with accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare and process vendor payments according to established schedules and procedures.
• Enter and categorize credit card transactions daily, maintaining current and accurate records.
• Monitor the AP email inbox and respond to invoice and payment questions in a timely, professional manner.
• Work with managers to resolve coding questions, missing receipts, and invoice discrepancies.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, and related follow-up items.
• Maintain accurate vendor files and accounting records.
• Assist with reconciliations, transaction research, and month-end accounting activities.
• Identify discrepancies or potential errors and work with the accounting team to resolve them; support ongoing process improvement.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Process compliance

Deadline-focused

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Numerical accuracy

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our accounting team ONSITE at our DULUTH MN Office. This position will deliver the accurate, timely processing of daily financial activity across multiple businesses. This entry-level role is a strong fit for someone who values steady, detail-focused work, follows established procedures carefully, and takes pride in maintaining accurate records that support efficient month-end close and reliable financial reporting.

Core Responsibilities

• Enter, code, and process vendor invoices for five companies with accuracy and consistency
• Prepare and process vendor payments according to established schedules and procedures
• Enter and categorize credit card transactions daily, maintaining current and accurate records
• Monitor the Accounts Payable email inbox and respond to invoice and payment questions in a timely, professional manner
• Work with managers to resolve coding questions, missing receipts, and invoice discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, and related follow-up items
• Maintain accurate vendor files and accounting records
• Assist with reconciliations, transaction research, and month-end accounting activities
• Identify discrepancies or potential errors and work with the accounting team to resolve themSupport ongoing process improvement as you build familiarity with the businesses and systems

Required Skills & Abilities

• Careful, consistent approach to transactional work and record keeping
• Comfort working within established processes, recurring deadlines, and accounting procedures
• Ability to sustain focus on detailed work and follow tasks through to completion
• Clear written and verbal communication with managers, vendors, and internal team members
• Willingness to learn new systems, ask questions, and build accounting knowledge over time
• Comfort working with numbers and reviewing information for accuracy

Other Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience may substitute
• Entry-level accounting, bookkeeping, or accounts payable experience is helpful but not required
• Opportunity to grow into broader accounting responsibilities over time, including reconciliations, month-end close support, and junior accountant-level work

Benefits Include:

• Group Medical Insurance
• HSA Insurance Option
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• IRA Retirement Plan, with 3% Company Match
• Health Reimbursement Plan
• Dependent Care Spending Account

At Heirloom, you’ll have the freedom to grow as an individual and contribute to a vibrant culture with a meaningful purpose. We get out of bed in the morning to make our community a better place. If this sounds like a place you would fit, compensation will be competitive and commensurate with your experience. Plus, we believe in great benefits for everyone in our company.