Accounts Payable Specialist at Computype in Saint Paul, MN

About Computype

Since 1975, Computype has been a leading provider of track and trace solutions for critical applications in both industrial and healthcare markets. Over our history, innovation and striving to solve customer challenges have been at our core. Today, we offer a wide range of track and trace solutions, automation, and outsourced services to help our customers reduce labor, drive efficiency, and improve their workflows. With a continued focus on future technologies, we are leading the way with new solutions, applications and opening doors of automated intelligence, enabling better communication and data management, tailored for specific customer applications.

About This Hybrid Role:

We are seeking a results-driven Accounts Payable Specialist that is comfortable performing full cycle accounts payable functions such as accurately reviewing and entering supplier invoices and employee expenses, payment run set ups, and processing of payments.

The individual hired is required to work from our Saint Paul, MN office on Monday’s and will have the option to work from home or on-site the rest of the work week.

What You Will Do:

• Review supplier invoices for proper support approval and account coding, as well as inappropriate sales tax charges on raw materials and other non-taxable items.
• Work directly with suppliers on billing issues as appropriate and work directly with employees on documentation/support questions.
• Enter approved supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner and work directly with purchasing on system receipt variances.
• Ensure accurate sales and use tax application on vendor invoices by reviewing tax charges, researching taxability of purchases, identifying use tax liabilities, and communicating tax accrual requirements to the individual responsible for sales and use tax reporting and remittance.
• Generate weekly Accounts Payable payment runs, including ACH and Wire payments.
• Review all Employee expense reports for adherence to Company policy, as well as for proper backup.
• Establish and onboard new suppliers by obtaining and reviewing all required documentation, independently verifying banking details, and accurately setting vendor records in Epicor.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and identify opportunities for early payment discounts.
• Support process improvements to make AP workflows more efficient and accurate.
• Prepare Form 1099 for all contract labor paid through Accounts Payable. Proactively maintain company records to perform this function. Ensure all new suppliers are set up for this and that the company is in compliance.
• Proactively send tax exemption certificates to suppliers as appropriate to ensure sales tax is not paid when not necessary.
• Handle all supplier phone calls related to payment inquiries. Assist with supplier negotiations on payment terms as necessary.
• Perform credit card processing as required.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliation schedules monthly.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned.

Required Qualifications

• One- or two-year accounting degree (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong AP experience with a fully integrated ERP system.
• Excellent typing skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, as well as co-workers.
• Ability to perform duties in a timely and accurate manner, while keeping track of high volumes of paperwork.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounts Payable experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Epicor.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Why Join Computype?

• Join a critical function for a 50-year-old family-owned business with a long-term vision for growth.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of innovation, community and stability.
• Flexible work arrangement: This role will have the ability to work from home 3 to 4 times per week after the training period.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting base salary for this role is anticipated to be $52,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, Generous PTO policy, 401(k) with match, Profit Sharing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Computype, Inc. will consider the key responsibilities of the role.