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

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer time off (VTO)

Life insurance and long-term-disility

Wellness programs

Job summary

Shippers Supply, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with an Accounts Payable focus to own our AP processes and back up AR. You will manage vendor invoices, payments, and month-end close while supporting ERP data accuracy and reporting.

This full-time, in-office role in Golden Valley offers a competitive hourly pay with benefits and opportunities to improve processes. You’ll work with a collaborative team in a professional setting, contributing to accurate financial records and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in accounting, AP, or similar experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and accounting software.
• Acumatica experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process vendor invoices and expenses on time.
• Code expenses to correct accounts and cost centers.
• Schedule vendor payments and take advantage of early-payment discounts.
• Verify vendor tax IDs and maintain vendor records in the ERP.
• Research and resolve PO, invoice, and payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and company credit cards.
• Post customer payments and prepare bank deposits.
• Create and send customer invoices and statements.
• Follow up on past-due accounts and resolve billing issues.
• Enter data and support month-end close; assist year-end audits.
• Look for process improvements for accuracy and speed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Independent worker

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Acumatica

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

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).