What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Pacer Group?
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Fridley, MN 55432
Work Arrangement: Hybrid , 2-3 days a week on-site
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: : 6 Months (contract to hire.)
Domain: Finance & Accounting
Pay Rate: $20–$25/hr W2
Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of applications Aug 5, 2026
Top 3 Qualifications:
- Good communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Accounts payable experience
- Problem Solving
Education:
- Minimum education requirements: Associate's Degree or equivalent 5-7 years experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst to support day-to-day AP operations and ensure timely and accurate invoice processing. This role is responsible for resolving invoice discrepancies, supporting month-end close activities, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and collaborating with internal teams and vendors to resolve payment issues. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and experience working with AP systems such as BOLT and Ariba in a fast-paced accounting environment.
What you'll do:
- Clearing AP Invoices from error corrections within the AP module in BOLT.
- Work with internal groups and external suppliers on AP invoice issue resolution.
- Resolve complex invoice payment issues and provide client support regarding special payment situations.
- Contact vendors to understand open items and clear out aged open receipts.
- Administrative support for Ariba activity - system used for Indirect purchase orders & invoice reconciliation.
- Compiles, consolidates and conducts basic analysis of accounting and finance information.
- Supports the month-end close process.
- Prepares basic journal entries.
- Performs monthly account reconciliations.
- Assists with preparation of tables, charts and other exhibits for reports.
- May perform less complex accounting projects or participate as a team member on more complex projects.
- Performs ad hoc reporting requests as needed.
- Performs activities under moderate supervision
Education:
- Bachelor's degree (Finance, Accounting, Economics, a quantitative field, or similar); or a master’s degree; or equivalent work experience.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER
AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.
Salary : $20 - $25