AP Support Specialist

Apogee Enterprises Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises Inc. seeks an AP Support Specialist to provide centralized help desk resolution for the Accounts Payable function, supporting cross-functional teams and driving month-end reporting and analysis. A background in finance or accounting with attention to detail and strong communication is essential.

The role focuses on supplier reconciliations, invoice handling, process improvements, and mentoring team members within a hybrid Minnesota office environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Accounting or Finance associate's degree or High School diploma with 3–5 years' accounting experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Positive, professional attitude with strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely, and professional service to internal customers and suppliers when answering questions or researching problems.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners and suppliers; maintain open lines of communication.
• Perform supplier statement reviews and account reconciliations.
• Secure supplier invoice copies as needed.
• Assist with month-end close reporting and adjustments.
• Monitor outstanding checks and escheatment as applicable.
• Gather data for AP metrics reporting.
• Identify process improvements to increase operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to improve efficiencies and achieve targets.
• Develop skills and AP knowledge; mentor junior team members.
• Escalate issues to Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager as needed.
• Participate in department projects and company initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Confidentiality

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or 3–5 years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Position Summary

The AP Support Specialist is responsible for centralized AP Support Help Desk inquiry resolution in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including supporting cross functional departments and business segments. The position is critical to Apogee's Requisition to Pay process and will have month end reporting and analysis responsibilities. A background in finance or accounting, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills is critical to the success of this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely, and professional service to all internal customers (team members) and external customers (suppliers) when answering questions, researching complex problems, or assisting with any cross functional special projects.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external business partners, and suppliers. Maintain open lines of communication to build rapport and trust.
• Supplier statement review (including Intercompany) and account reconciliations.
• Secure supplier invoice copies for processing, as needed.
• Responsible for month end close reporting and adjustments as needed.
• Monitor outstanding checks and assist with escheatment process when applicable.
• Gather data for AP metrics reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes to increase effectiveness of operations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to improve efficiencies and ensure targeted results based on root cause resolutions.
• Continue to develop skills, build payables knowledge, and business acumen.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and support to less experienced team members.
• Provide timely escalation of issues requiring 2nd level support to Accounts Payable Supervisor or Manager.
• Participate and support department projects and company initiatives as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Minimum Accounting or Finance associate's degree or High School diploma / GED equivalent with 3-5 years' experience using accounting principles.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work well within a deadline driven environment.
• Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills with an ability to deal with conflict / sensitive topics.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Preferred:

• Microsoft Excel experience, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Previous Customer Support / Customer Service experience

Pay Range: $24.00-$27.00/hr

Work Environment

This position is located at our Viracon offices in Owatonna, Minnesota. Work is "hybrid" and defined by the Sr AP Shared Services Manager with an expectation of working in office a minimum of 3 days. Core operational support hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM CST.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.