Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist: Do you want an employer who truly believes in fun at work, families first, doing the right thing and respectful relationships? Come join our team of owners making a difference in the lives we touch!

Company Intro:

SCIPI Is a values-centered organization with three business units under our umbrella:

• North Central Bus & Equipment, Inc. (NCBE), a light & medium-duty commercial & public safety vehicle upfitter, and commercial & school bus dealership specializing in the sale and service of Blue Bird school buses and shuttle buses.
• Monumental Sales, Inc. (MSI), a fabricator of cemetery memorials, granite counter tops and custom limestone products. MSI has 20 retail stores throughout the upper Midwest.
• Parts Midwest, Inc. (PMI) is an original equipment warehouse distributor of automotive and light-duty truck accessories, located in the U.S. and Canada.

From our team members to our customers to our community SCIPI makes a difference in the lives we touch! We are a 100% employee-owned organization based in Central MN employing 220 team members across the Midwest and Canada.

Position Description:

As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you are responsible for processing payables and performing related tasks consisting of preparing, coding, entering, and paying vendors. The ideal candidate understands accounting principles, is highly organized, has the ability to work in a fast paced environment, and has great attention to detail. If you fit this description, Apply Today!

Essential Functions

• Prepare (match to PO), code to the appropriate GL account and enter Accounts Payables invoices.
• Reconcile vendor statements and work with vendor on discrepancies.
• Manage the weekly check run process and mail out vendor payments.
• Handle vendor setup along with collecting and maintaining vendor W-9’s.
• Annual 1099 reporting.
• Maintaining the monthly use tax due.
• Monitor and follow up on aged outstanding checks.
• Monitoring info email box daily for incoming invoices/statements and responding to vendor inquiries.
• Assist in streamlining the Accounts Payable process by identifying areas for performance improvement.
• Performs general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Enter general ledger transactions as requested.
• Participates in departmental meetings and training events.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Top Benefits or Perks:

• As a team member at SCIPI, you’ll enjoy:
• A path to ownership in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance and a Health Savings Account (HSA) option with a generous company contribution
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• A collaborative environment where we believe that laughter and fun bond us together

Required Experience:

• Associates degree in Accounting, or 2-4 years related Accounts Payable experience in lieu of education requirement.

Preferred Experience:

• 2-4 years Accounts Payable experience.

Location:

This position is located in St. Cloud, MN. St. Cloud offers a mix of urban amenities and a small-town atmosphere. Located along the Mississippi River, the area boasts picturesque natural landscapes, with nearby parks, trails, and green spaces that provide a scenic backdrop for outdoor adventures. The city offers a diverse economy that includes healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).