Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist (Entry-Level)

Katapultnetwork; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Katapult Network is seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to join our growing accounting and finance team in Minneapolis. This role is ideal for recent graduates with accounting coursework looking to apply classroom knowledge to real-world operations.

You will support both AP and AR, gain exposure to invoicing, payments, reconciliation, and day-to-day financial operations. Previous professional accounting experience is not required; we value numerical accuracy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related coursework.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in pursuing a career in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Process AP and AR transactions accurately.
• Review invoices, POs, and payments for accuracy.
• Enter and maintain financial data in accounting systems.
• Assist with customer invoicing and monitor balances.
• Support month-end close and financial reporting as needed.

Skills

Numbers oriented

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organization

Dependability

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bachelor's Degree Required to Apply

Katapult Network is designed to help college graduates with zero to two years of professional experience find their next professional career opportunity. We focus on helping recent college graduates, with no experience, get access to full-time, entry-level opportunities with some of the Nation’s top employers. Our clients include ground-breaking start-up companies and well-established billion-dollar organizations who want to find their next generation of talent.

The Job:

We are currently recruiting an entry-level Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to join a growing accounting and finance team. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates who have taken accounting coursework and are looking to turn their classroom knowledge into hands-on professional experience.

In this role, you'll support both accounts payable and accounts receivable while gaining exposure to invoicing, payments, account reconciliation, financial records, and day-to-day accounting operations. Previous professional accounting experience is not required. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, pays close attention to detail, and is excited to build a career in accounting or finance.

What You Will Be Doing As An Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and efficiently
• Review invoices, purchase orders, payments, and supporting documentation for accuracy
• Enter and maintain financial information within accounting systems
• Assist with customer invoicing and monitor outstanding balances
• Process vendor invoices and help ensure payments are completed on schedule
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies when they arise
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding invoices and payment questions
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation
• Assist with month-end accounting activities and financial reporting as needed
• Support the accounting team with additional projects and day-to-day financial operations

Our Ideal Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist

• Numbers Oriented: Comfortable working with financial information and enjoys using numbers to understand and solve problems
• Attention to Detail: Careful and accurate when reviewing invoices, payments, account information, and financial records
• Analytical Thinking: Able to identify discrepancies, research information, and work through problems logically
• Organization: Comfortable managing multiple transactions, deadlines, and follow-up items at once
• Dependability: Reliable, responsible, and committed to completing work accurately and on time
• Communication: Professional and comfortable communicating with customers, vendors, and internal team members
• Willingness to Learn: Excited to apply accounting knowledge in a professional setting and continue developing technical skills

Requirements To Be An Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist:

• Bachelor's degree
  • Accounting coursework or degree preferred

Katapult Network is an equal-opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in all of its forms. People of all identities and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Other job titles we would consider: Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Junior Accountant, Staff Accountant, Accounting Coordinator, Finance Assistant, Finance Associate, Billing Specialist, Billing Coordinator, Accounts Payable Coordinator, Accounts Receivable Coordinator, Accounting Clerk, Financial Operations Associate