Accounts Payable Associate

ManpowerGroup; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate for a 6+ month contract in Plymouth, MN with hybrid work. You will assist in maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, provide supporting analysis for payments, and help prepare basic financial reports.

This role requires analytical thinking, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and confidentiality are essential; a Bachelor's degree is

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate analytical, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Must communicate professionally and effectively using oral and written communication in various forms including video.
• Must be able to work independently, as a member of a team, and interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Proficient with computer software including Microsoft Office suite and other systems utilized by the department.
• Must maintain a high level of accuracy and follow-through on commitments.
• Requires the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Capable and willing to adapt to changes as needed.
• Ability to follow work instructions as directed.
• Ability to stay focused and productive during required working hours.
• Respond to internal and external clients as established by department guidelines.
• Ability to travel when the position requires.

Responsibilities

• Provides supporting analysis and documentation to initiate payments.
• Ensures that established financial controls are adhered to in the performance of specific responsibilities.
• Within specific authority, prepares standard entries affecting general ledger balances.
• Performs specific account analysis on a timely basis.
• Performs accounting and reconciliation of all applicable month and/or year-end balances with supporting schedules on a timely basis.
• Verifies balances to supporting documentation.
• Reviews expense reports to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Associate

Location: Plymouth, MN (hybrid)

Pay Range: $28-$35/hr W2

Term: 6+ Month Contract

Client Sector: Insurance

Position Summary

Assists in the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger, provides supporting analysis/documentation for payments, and prepares basic financial reports.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides supporting analysis and documentation to initiate payments.

2. Ensures that established financial controls are adhered to in the performance of specific responsibilities.

3. Within specific authority, prepares standard entries affecting general ledger

balances in accordance with standard procedures.

1. Performs specific account analysis on a timely basis.

2. Performs accounting and reconciliation of all applicable month and/or year-end

account balances with supporting schedules on a timely basis.

1. Verifies balances to supporting documentation.

2. Reviews expense reports to ensure compliance with applicable policies and

procedures

Decision-Making Authority/Accountability Level

• Under general supervision, performs work of moderate complexity.
• Exercises minimal discretion and independent judgment within limited authority level and is capable of analyzing routine information requests.

Minimum Requirements/Essential Functions

• Ability to demonstrate analytical, decision making, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively using oral and written communication in various forms including video.
• Must be able to work both independently, as a member of a team, and have the ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office suite and other systems utilized by the department.
• Must maintain a high level of accuracy and follow-through on commitments.
• Requires the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Capable and willing to adopt to changes as needed.
• Ability to follow work instructions as directed.
• Ability to stay focused and productive during required working hours.
• Respond to internal and external clients as established by department guidelines.
• Ability to travel when the position requires.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:

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