Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day invoice processing and tasks within the accounting software system: receipt and review of invoices, application to purchase orders (POs), monitoring PO balances and applying GL coding
• Assist CFO in implementing process improvements and automation to support the company’s finance and business operations
• Reconcile media, production and overhead expenses
• Investigate and resolve issues associated with the processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Communicate directly with vendors to address any questions or billing issues and reconcile vendor accounts
• Review accounts payable inquiries and route messages as appropriate
• Set up new vendors as needed within the software system
• Update budget spreadsheets
• Manage 1099s from vendors
• Perform other duties as required to support the accounting department and assist the CFO with special projects
• Cross-train to assist other AP functions

Qualifications

• Prefer a 2-year accounting degree or equivalent
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing business
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate concisely, accurately and professionally with vendors and internal partners
• Strong Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to quickly get up to speed in new and multiple systems and technologies; passion for identifying and driving improvements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Gmail and Google sheets, forms and docs
• Ability to multitask, balance multiple work streams, meet deadlines and work independently
• Open to change and willing to learn new skills

Paulsen is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a mid-sized community ranked by Next Generation Consulting as a Top 10 “Hotspot for Young, Talented Workers.” Sioux Falls is also a Forbes “Top Small City for Business.” Paulsen is among the top 10 ag and rural lifestyle agencies in the country, per Agri Marketing’s Marketing Services Guide.

We offer a competitive benefits package, as well as generous SEP contributions, quarterly bonuses and profit sharing and monthly incentives.