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Accounts Payable Specialist

United Piping Inc
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Position Overview :

Provides financial, accounting and administrative support within the accounting and finance function, with primary duties centered within the accounts payable function.

Essential Functions - The individual in this role must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, and meet the following occupational demands, with or without a reasonable accommodation :

  • Complete the full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoices to payment, including coding invoices, obtaining approval, and entering invoices into the accounting system accurately and efficiently.
  • Review invoices for appropriate approval, GL coding, division coding, W-9 records, vendor direct deposit / ACH records, duplicate invoices, and due dates to ensure payment is recorded in the appropriate month.
  • Research and resolve any internal or external accounts payable issues.
  • Identify and assist in the implementation of cost-saving measures.
  • Gather requested information for audits.
  • Communicate with team members inside and outside the Accounting Department in a timely and professional manner.
  • Organize requested data into spreadsheets for management as requested.
  • Other general accounting functions, analysis, reconciling and projects as directed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Companywide Expectations

  • ZERO incidents.
  • Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
  • No ethics violations.
  • A drug and alcohol-free workplace.
  • Assist in accident investigations on assigned jobs.
  • Honesty, integrity, ethical behavior.
  • Do what's right, when you say you are going to do it, the first time.
  • Embrace a commitment to learning and development, recognizing areas you need improvement on and a responsibility to mentor and coach others.
  • Be self-motivated, demonstrate an ability to think outside of basic fundamentals of the job description to add value in the furtherance of company vision, goals, and success.
  • Be actively engaged.
  • Share information and offer and receive feedback (both positive and negative).
  • Respect company and customer property including vehicles and equipment.
  • Conduct self with "can-do" attitude.
  • Be accountable for your own performance expectations and deliverable metrics.

    • Core Competencies :

  • Communication

    • Both written and verbal; required to be able to successfully communicate professionally in all interactions, both internal and externally to the company.

  • Organizational skills

    • Able to focus to ensure a high attention to detail. This is necessary when processing high volumes of invoices accurately and efficiently leading to proper and timely payments to vendors.

  • Self-motivation

    • Able to create, execute, prioritize, and modify a plan on your own; take the initiative.

  • People skills

    • Capable, comfortable and effective communication with people from vendors to employees both within your team and from other teams.

    Supervisory Responsibilities :

  • None

    • Work Environment :

  • This work will be performed in an office setting.
  • Office environment with moderate noise levels.

    • Physical Demands - The individual in this role must be able to meet the following occupational demands :

  • This position will require continuous sitting / standing.
  • Fast-paced environment with variable working hours.
  • Mostly sedentary role with the need to move around the office to copy, scan, fax and file.

    • Position Type & Expected Hours of Work :

  • Due to the responsibilities of this role, full-time hours are typically needed - 40 hours with possible overtime.
  • For a nonexempt role, to ensure outstanding service levels, it is necessary that the individual in this role be able to maintain a regular and reliable schedule.

    • Travel Requirements :

  • None

    • Required or Preferred Education and Experience :

  • Associate degree in Accounting preferred, but not required.
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Accounting related work experience preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Willing and able to learn new and different software and internet-based platforms.

    • Benefits and Compensation :

    This role will be eligible for hybrid work flexibility based out of our Duluth, MN office. The pay range is $17.00 to $25.00 / hour, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family. Some benefits include :

  • Comprehensive Insurance coverage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
  • Wellness Program
  • 401K with employer match
  • Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Generous paid time off
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and trainings

    • This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

    All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

    Accessibility : If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

    Phone : 218.727.7676

    Email : jobs@unitedpiping.us

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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    If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link : English

    Salary : $17 - $25

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