Accounts Payable Representative II

Sonepar USA Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development programs

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Life insurance for dependents

Gym reimbursement

Shareholder opportunities

Job summary

Viking Electric is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. You’ll manage stock invoice payments, verify PO lines, and drive accurate reconciliations across multiple vendors. The role emphasizes collaboration with Shared Services and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7+ years in AP, strong Excel skills, and experience with Concur. Full-time, daytime hours, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities within Sonepar network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7+ years accounting or accounts payable experience with preferred three-way match experience.
• Two years advanced education or degree in accounting or general business, or equivalent experience.
• Strong accounting and computer skills - Excel, Word and 10-key abilities.
• Organized, able to work independently and meet deadlines, with good communication and ability to follow procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of receiving process.
• Authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex stock invoice discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate payment of stock invoices.
• Split gens, match PO lines and approve invoices for payment; coordinate with Shared Services on vendor stock issues.
• Resolve open vendor items and discrepancies and process inventory purchases on company cards.
• Coach buyers to resolve PO cost issues on stock invoices and assist receiving associates at all locations.
• Handle vendor chargebacks and negotiate resolutions with vendors; gather information to support Viking’s position.
• Identify non-compliant processes and propose improvements to the responsible parties.
• Monitor PO variance for open invoices to maximize discounts per vendor terms; resolve small variances under $50.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounting

Excel

Three-way match

Communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting or business

Two years advanced education or degree in accounting or general business

Tools

Concur

Eclipse

MS Office

Job description

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Accounts Payable Specialist

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Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday

Salary: $22.00 - $28.00/hr

*Compensation for this position includes hourly salary, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.

What You’ll Do

Join our team as an Accounts Payable Specialist, where you'll be responsible for resolution of complex stock invoice discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate payment of stock invoices.

You will...

• Split gens, match PO lines and approve invoices for payment. Work directly with Shared services on other vendor stock issues.
• Be responsible for resolution of open vendor items and discrepancies.
• Process inventory purchases on company credit cards which includes receipt of material, billing of customers, reconciliation of general ledger account, and administrator electronic expense report process. Work with sales to resolve any processing issues with Concur and Eclipse order set up.
• Coach buyers to resolve purchase order cost issues on stock invoices.
• Coach receiving associates at all locations to resolve the quantity of product issues on stock invoices.
• Work vendor chargebacks. Gather information to support Viking's position on resolution. Negotiate with vendors for agreement on resolution.
• Identify when processes are not being followed, present identified process improvements to responsible parties.
• Monitor PO variance for open invoices to maximize purchase discounts per vendor term. Resolve PO variances for items under $50.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-7+ years accounting or accounts payable experience with preferred three-way match experience.
• Two years advanced education or degree in accounting or general business, or equivalent experience.
• Strong accounting and computer skills - Excel, Word and 10-key abilities.
• Organized, ability to work independently, able to meet deadlines, good communication skills, and ability to follow systems and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of receiving process.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates. Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action. Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about. Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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