Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Viking Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. This full-time role focuses on timely payment of stock invoices and resolving discrepancies to maintain strong vendor relationships.

Join a team that values diversity, offers strong benefits, and opportunities for growth within the Sonepar family. Standard daytime schedule with competitive benefits package.

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, meet deadlines, good communication skills, and follow systems and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of receiving process.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Join our team as an Accounts Payable Specialist, responsible for resolving 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 manage inventory purchases on company credit cards.
• Coach buyers to resolve PO cost issues on stock invoices and assist receiving associates at all locations.
• Work vendor chargebacks; gather information to support Viking’s position and negotiate resolutions with vendors.
• Identify non-compliant processes and propose improvements to responsible parties.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel

Word

10-key

Independent worker

Education

Two years advanced education or degree in accounting or business

Tools

Excel

Word

10-key

Job description

Viking Electric, part of the Sonepar group, is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist in Minneapolis, MN. This full-time role focuses on timely payment of stock invoices and resolving discrepancies to maintain strong vendor relationships.

Join a team that values diversity, offers strong benefits, and opportunities for growth within the Sonepar family. Standard daytime schedule with competitive benefits package.