Specialist - AP/AR Experienced

Summary

CHS is hiring an Experienced AP/AR Specialist to join its finance team. The Experienced AP/AR Specialist will provide day-to-day support for the business unit customers and vendors through the entire procure-to-pay process and, at the same time, seek process improvement efficiencies and understand corporate structures, business contacts, and stakeholders. The person in this role will also participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.   

This role is onsite at our Kindred ND OR Gwinner ND Location.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor supplier invoices and related transactions, including inventory-related purchases, to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for appropriate pricing, quantities, coding, approvals, and completeness, and make necessary corrections.
• Research and resolve invoice, pricing, quantity, payment, and supplier account discrepancies, including past-due items and processing exceptions.
• Identify root causes of invoice and payment issues, document findings, and work with appropriate business partners to resolve recurring issues.
• Support specialized invoice processing, including prepayments, special payment handling, reconciliations, and other complex transactions.
• Contact suppliers and internal business partners to resolve questions, inconsistencies, missing documentation, or other information needed for processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements and research missing invoices, credits, unapplied payments, and aged items.
• Monitor workflow queues, outstanding approvals, aging items, and department metrics to support operational objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation in accordance with established policies and internal controls.
• Utilize financial systems and tools to process transactions, research activity, and support system enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment issues and ensure consistent processing practices.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, documentation updates, testing activities, and departmental projects.
• Support cross-training efforts, provide backup coverage, and contribute to a collaborative, customer-focused team environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or AP/AR
• High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Associate's degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.