Accounts Payable Specialist - Minneapolis

Sonepar; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Shareholder opportunity

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Viking Electric, part of the Sonepar group, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist in Minneapolis. The role covers invoice processing, payments, and expense reporting with a standard daytime schedule and full benefits.

Base pay varies by experience and location, with a $1000 target short-term incentive bonus. You will manage AP workflows, reconcile statements, and support vendor setup with Shared Services while maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of office experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business applications.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, and expense reports accurately and on time.
• Manage automated and manual AP workflows and support process improvements.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate vendor account setup and maintenance with Shared Services.
• Support emergency payment requests and maintain AP documentation and records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist - Minneapolis

Location: Minneapolis, MN, US, 55413

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

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday

*Compensation for this position includes hourly salary, $1000 target 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

Viking Electric is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to help ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, vendor payments, and expense reports. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and supporting business operations, this could be a great opportunity for you.

You will…

• Process invoices, payments, and expense reports accurately and on time.
• Manage automated and manual AP workflows and support process improvements.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate vendor account setup and maintenance with Shared Services.
• Support emergency payment requests and maintain AP documentation and records.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of office experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other business applications.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

What We Offer You

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

• 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

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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.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [e-mail] .

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