Accounts Payable Specialist

Great River Energy is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for supporting a variety of accounting functions with an emphasis in accounts payable in a fully automated environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, knowledge of accounting principles, and experience processing invoices in an automated AP system.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices in a fully automated system; review for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with internal buyers and vendors
• Prepare ACH, wire, credit card, and check payments; upload files for bank processing
• Perform general ledger tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparing financial reports and schedules
• Manage sales and use tax calculations and accruals, corporate credit card analysis, and appropriate uploads to the general ledger
• Support special projects, data analysis requests, and process improvements to enhance AP efficiency

Skills

• Two-year degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field OR equivalent experience
• Experience processing accounts payable invoices in an automated AP system
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, including journal entries and general ledger functions
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate across business teams and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy, meet deadlines, and follow defined processes
• Experience or working knowledge of sales & use tax laws and procedures

Benefits

• Exceptional benefits and retirement
• Focus on continuous engagement
• Recognition
• Personal and professional development
• Emphasis on work-life effectiveness

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