Accounts Payable Specialist

Paylocity; Fridley, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Career growth

Stable family-owned company

Job summary

Plunkett's Pest Control in Fridley, MN is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist I to join our Finance team. This full-time, on-site role processes invoices, prepares payments, and keeps vendor records accurate to support month-end close.

You’ll learn from experienced accountants, handle routine AP tasks, respond to vendor inquiries, and help test system upgrades while upholding internal controls and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of accounts payable, accounting, or general office experience (internships/counts)
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Responsibilities

• Process and enter invoices, ensuring accuracy, correct coding, and approvals
• Help prepare weekly and monthly payment runs (checks and ACH)
• Research and resolve invoice issues, escalating complex items to senior staff
• Respond to vendor questions about payments and invoices promptly and professionally
• Keep vendor files up to date (W-9s and documents)
• Support bank and account reconciliations and spot discrepancies
• Assist with month-end close, basic journal entries, and audit requests
• Follow company policies and internal controls while maintaining confidentiality
• Collaborate with teams to answer invoice, purchasing, and payment questions
• Suggest improvements to AP processes and test system upgrades

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Excel

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Description

Plunkett's Pest Control, a family-owned company with over 100 years of history, is adding an Accounts Payable Specialist I to our Finance team in Fridley, MN. In this full-time, hourly role, you'll help keep our finances running smoothly by processing invoices, preparing payments, and keeping vendor records accurate. You'll learn from experienced members of our accounting team and play a key part in month-end close. This role is a great fit for a detail-oriented, organized person who likes working with numbers and wants to grow their career in accounting.

What You'll Do

• Process and enter invoices, making sure they're accurate, coded correctly, and approved
• Help prepare weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks and ACH payments
• Research and resolve invoice issues, escalating more complex items to senior staff
• Respond to vendor questions about payments and invoices in a timely, professional way
• Keep vendor files up to date, including collecting W-9s and other documents
• Support bank and account reconciliations and help spot discrepancies
• Assist with month-end close, basic journal entries, and audit requests
• Follow company policies and internal controls while keeping financial information confidential
• Partner with teams across the company to answer invoice, purchasing, and payment questions
• Share ideas to improve AP processes and help test system upgrades

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-1 years of accounts payable, accounting, or general office experience (relevant coursework or internships count!)
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Good organization, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Willingness to learn accounting software and ERP systems
• Preferred, but not required: an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, experience with ERP systems, and/or experience in a multi-location business

What We Offer

• Health insurance with a $0 deductible, plus dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company-sponsored retirement program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth and continuous professional development
• A stable, family-owned company with over 100 years of service

Our Core Four

We live by these values, and you will too:

1. Leave No Doubt You Care – Put people first and solve problems with empathy.
2. Own It – Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work.
3. Grow to Control Our Destiny – Seek opportunities to grow and improve every day.
4. Shape Our Legacy – Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.

Note: As an Accounts Payable Specialist I with Plunkett's, you will undergo a pre-employment background check upon receiving an employment offer.

Plunkett's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.