Senior AP Specialist: Precision Payables & Process Improvement

thrivent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrivent is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to handle day-to-day transactional processing for the Enterprise Accounting & Payable Services team. The role focuses on complex, high-value AP transactions, vendor inquiries, and journal entries, ensuring accurate general ledger postings and timely payments.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams, with preference for those who excel in a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Business Administration or other related course of study.
• Minimum 3+ years' equivalent work experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to management multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with internal and external business partners whether remotely or in person.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and office tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day transactional processing with a focus on complex, high-value accounts payable transactions with high accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve escalated invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies, prepare journal entries and maintain documentation.
• Maintain and analyze complex transaction records to ensure general ledger integrity and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end close activities and support internal controls and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thrivent is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable professional to handle day-to-day transactional processing for the Enterprise Accounting & Payable Services team. The role focuses on complex, high-value AP transactions, vendor inquiries, and journal entries, ensuring accurate general ledger postings and timely payments.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams, with preference for those who excel in a