Accounts Payable Specialist

Life Time Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized membership

Product/Service discounts

401(k) matching

Professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to collaborate with vendors and Life Time personnel to resolve invoice issues and ensure timely, accurate payments.

Responsibilities include data entry, payment generation, vendor relations, statement reconciliation, and training internal staff. The role requires an Associate Degree or equivalent experience, 2 years in a fast-paced AP department, strong customer service and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or equivalent experience accepted.
• 2 years of related AP experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel and standard office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers concerning invoice status.
• Investigates issues with invoices to ensure timely payment.
• Maintains a queue of invoices and performs statement reconciliation.
• Analyzes trends in problem invoices and partners with management to resolve.
• Coaches staff and vendors on proper procedures.
• Data entry for invoices and payments.
• Assists with month-end close process.
• Backs up AP Support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position SummaryThe Accounts Payable Specialist works closely with vendors and Life Time personnel resolving issues with invoices to ensure timely and correct payment. They provide general support duties that can include data entry, payment generation, vendor relations, statement reconciliation and training.

Position SummaryThe Accounts Payable Specialist works closely with vendors and Life Time personnel resolving issues with invoices to ensure timely and correct payment. They provide general support duties that can include data entry, payment generation, vendor relations, statement reconciliation and training.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries from internal and external customers concerning invoice status
• Investigates issues with invoices providing resolution for payment scheduling
• Maintains a queue of invoices within department standards and statement reconciliation
• Compiles and reviews trends concerning problem invoices and partners with management to find solutions
• Coaches internal and external customers on proper procedures
• Data Entry
• Assists with the month-end close process
• Serves as backup to Life Time AP Support
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Associate Degree Required - equivalent and relevant experience in place of degree acceptable
• 2 years of related work experience in a fast paced Accounts Payable Department utilizing integrated systems
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively multi-task with tight deadlines independently and within a team environment
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutions
• Ability to follow-through on deliverables and pay attention to details in the midst of multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of standard office procedures and Excel software
• Ability to be flexible and adapt easily
• Ability to handle conflicts in a professional, tactful manner.

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $23.50 and pays up to $31.75, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.