Accounts Payable Specialist
About the role
Plunkett's Pest Control, a family-owned company with over 100 years of history, is adding an Accounts Payable Specialist I to our Finance team in Fridley, MN. In this full-time, hourly role, you'll help keep our finances running smoothly by processing invoices, preparing payments, and keeping vendor records accurate. You'll learn from experienced members of our accounting team and play a key part in month-end close. This role is a great fit for a detail-oriented, organized person who likes working with numbers and wants to grow their career in accounting. Our Core Four values guide us: Leave No Doubt You Care – Put people first and solve problems with empathy; Own It – Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work; Grow to Control Our Destiny – Seek opportunities to grow and improve every day; Shape Our Legacy – Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Process and enter invoices, making sure they're accurate, coded correctly, and approved
- Help prepare weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks and ACH payments
- Research and resolve invoice issues, escalating more complex items to senior staff
- Respond to vendor questions about payments and invoices in a timely, professional way
- Keep vendor files up to date, including collecting W-9s and other documents
- Support bank and account reconciliations and help spot discrepancies
- Assist with month-end close, basic journal entries, and audit requests
- Follow company policies and internal controls while keeping financial information confidential
- Partner with teams across the company to answer invoice, purchasing, and payment questions
- Share ideas to improve AP processes and help test system upgrades
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-1 years of accounts payable, accounting, or general office experience (relevant coursework or internships count!)
- Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Good organization, time management, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Willingness to learn accounting software and ERP systems
- Preferred (but not required): Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Preferred (but not required): Experience with ERP systems
- Preferred (but not required): Experience in a multi-location business
Benefits
- Health insurance with a $0 deductible, plus dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company-sponsored retirement program
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Career growth and continuous professional development
- A stable, family-owned company with over 100 years of service