Accounts Payable / Bookkeeper

Channel | Your Partner in Funding; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans (HSA/Fs

Life insurance

Disability plans

Generous PTO policy

Employer-matched 401K

Job summary

Channel is seeking an Accounts Payable / Bookkeeper in Minnesota to manage day-to-day AP and financial records. You’ll ensure invoices are paid on time, keep books accurate, and provide timely data for leadership. This role suits organized, detail-focused professionals who can own end-to-end processes.

Qualifications include a degree in accounting/finance and 2+ years of AP experience, with proficiency in Excel and experience with Sage Intacct or Ramp being a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance or equivalent
• 2+ years accounts payable experience
• Ability to manage details and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices: code, route for approval, and schedule payments
• Manage accounts receivable basics (invoicing, deposits, follow-up on past-due balances)
• Track and reconcile petty cash and company credit card expenses
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and 1099 preparation
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies
• Maintain the general ledger and record journal entries
• Assist with month-end close including accruals and reconciliations
• Support the preparation of financial reports for management or external accountants

Skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-focused

Organized

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Growth mindset

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

2+ years AP experience

Tools

Sage Intacct

Ramp

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable /Bookkeeper manages day-to-day accounts payable and financial record-keeping functions. You'll be the person who makes sure invoices get paid on time, the books stay accurate, and financial data is ready when leadership needs it. This is a great fit for someone who's organized, trustworthy with financial detail, and comfortable owning a process end-to-end.

Description

The Accounts Payable /Bookkeeper manages day-to-day accounts payable and financial record-keeping functions. You'll be the person who makes sure invoices get paid on time, the books stay accurate, and financial data is ready when leadership needs it. This is a great fit for someone who's organized, trustworthy with financial detail, and comfortable owning a process end-to-end.

Key Tasks

• Process vendor invoices: code, route for approval, and schedule payments
• Manage accounts receivable basics, if applicable (invoicing, deposits, follow-up on past-due balances)
• Track and reconcile petty cash and company credit card expenses and ensure accurate coding
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and 1099 preparation
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies
• Maintain the general ledger, including recording journal entries
• Assist with month-end close, including accruals and account reconciliations
• Support the preparation of financial reports and schedules for management or external accountants/auditors
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and documentation

Requirements

Skills & Specifications

• Proficiency in Sage Intacct and Ramp, preferred but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Must be detail-oriented, deadline-focused, and have excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to prioritize and have a high level of adaptability with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and motivation for personal growth

Education & Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 2+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable experience

Company Summary

Channel is a leading provider of equipment finance and working capital funding solutions for small businesses, exclusively through Equipment Finance Companies. Utilizing customized technology and business processes, a strong balance sheet, and risk analytics, Channel provides single-source financing that supports third-party originators and their customers who have business growth opportunities and a need for capital.

Established in 2009, Channel is the only full-service independent lender offering a single-source solution for equipment finance and working capital exclusively through equipment finance companies for their small and midsize business customers. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN, with additional offices in Atlanta, GA, Des Moines, IA, and Marshall, MN. We are proud to be rated a Top Workplace.

Channel empowers and trains team members at all levels to make quick decisions in service to our relationships and ensure the flexibility and nimbleness required to compete in today’s marketplace. Channel is the perfect workplace for those who are motivated and have a desire to be part of a fast-growing, agile, and diverse organization where you can make a difference every day.

The company offers a flexible work environment and encourages innovation and team member development. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options; life insurance and disability plans; along with a generous PTO policy and employer-matched company 401K plan.

Salary Description

$60,000 - $70,000 annually