Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable Clerk

Shippers Supply Inc; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO, VTO, life insurance, LTD

Job summary

Shippers Supply, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with an Accounts Payable focus to own our AP process and back up AR. You will verify invoices, code expenses, schedule payments, and maintain vendor records in our ERP system, while supporting month-end close and improving processes.

The role is in Golden Valley, MN, full-time, with a Monday–Friday schedule. We value accuracy, teamwork, and opportunities to streamline accounting workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting, accounts payable, or similar experience preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel especially) and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and expense transactions accurately and on time.
• Code expenses to correct accounts and cost centers.
• Schedule vendor payments and prepare checks; utilize early-payment discounts.
• Verify vendor tax IDs and maintain vendor records in ERP.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and company credit cards.
• Post customer payments and prepare bank deposits as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Professional communication

Confidential information

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience

Tools

Acumatica

Job description

Staff Accountant / Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounting Full Time Clerical Golden Valley, MN, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $26.00 Annually

Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable Focus)

About Us
Shippers Supply, Inc. has been solving packaging challenges since 1928. We're an independently owned distributor of packaging, shipping, and industrial supplies and equipment, backed by equipment service, inventory programs, and a custom packaging division serving manufacturers nationwide. Our culture is built on teamwork, professionalism, and entrepreneurial spirit.

About the Role
We're looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to own our Accounts Payable process and back up Accounts Receivable. Reporting to our accounting leadership, you'll keep vendor payments accurate and on time, support month-end close, and help us find better ways to work. If you like clean reconciliations and a steady rhythm of deadlines, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Do

Accounts Payable (primary focus)

• Receive, verify, and process vendor invoices and expense transactions accurately and on time
• Code expenses to the correct accounts and cost centers
• Schedule vendor payments, prepare checks, and take advantage of early-payment discounts
• Verify vendor tax ID numbers and maintain vendor records in our ERP system
• Research and resolve purchase order, invoice, and payment discrepancies with internal teams and vendors
• Reconcile vendor accounts and company credit cards

Accounts Receivable (backup)

• Post customer payments and prepare bank deposits
• Create and send customer invoices and statements
• Follow up on past-due accounts and help resolve billing discrepancies

Reporting and Close

• Enter and verify data in our financial systems daily
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Review sales and use tax filings
• Prepare audit documentation and build accounting reports
• Look for ways to make our processes faster and more accurate

What You Bring

• 2+ years of accounting, accounts payable, or similar experience preferred
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Discretion with confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel especially) and accounting software
• Acumatica experience is a plus

Work Environment & Location
This is a full-time, in-office role, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Work is performed in an office setting using computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
We are located at the corner of Douglas Drive and Hwy 55 in Golden Valley, next to Hwy 100.

Pay & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00-$26.00 per hour. The higher end of the range is reserved for candidates whose experience and qualifications exceed the requirements of the role; most new hires start near the beginning of the range, with increases based on performance and tenure.

Shippers Supply offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), company-paid life insurance and long-term disability (LTD), and other wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Background checks and drug tests required (we do not test for cannabis at new hire).