About this opportunity
Sonepar Canada, Inc. lists this Accounts Payable Representative II opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.
A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job type: Full time
Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday
*Compensation for this position includes hourly salary, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role as well as the geographic location of the role.
What You’ll Do
Join our team as an Accounts Payable Specialist, where you’ll be responsible for resolution of complex stock invoice discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate payment of stock invoices.
You will…
Split gens, match PO lines and approve invoices for payment. Work directly with Shared services on other vendor stock issues.
Be responsible for resolution of open vendor items and discrepancies.
Process inventory purchases on company credit cards which includes receipt of material, billing of customers, reconciliation of general ledger account, and administrator electronic expense report process. Work with sales to resolve any processing issues with Concur and Eclipse order set up.
Coach buyers to resolve purchase order cost issues on stock invoices.
Coach receiving associates at all locations to resolve the quantity of product issues on stock invoices.
Work vendor chargebacks. Gather information to support Viking’s position on resolution. Negotiate with vendors for agreement on resolution.
Identify when processes are not being followed, present identified process improvements to responsible parties.
Monitor PO variance for open invoices to maximize purchase discounts per vendor term. Resolve PO variances for items under $50.
What You Bring
Requirements:
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, ability to work independently, able to meet deadlines, good communication skills, and ability to follow systems and procedures.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong understanding of receiving process.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call or email .
EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision
Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
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Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
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