Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Want to be part of building our wireless world? Technology like 5G and IoT aids emergency responders, enables intelligent warehouses and factories, increases safety on college campuses, helps energy companies provide better service, improves safety and efficiency of various modes of transportation, and more. It enhances the consumer experience for things like entertainment, shopping, and communications. In fact, wireless technology touches every aspect of our daily lives.

Building Our Wireless World, Together®.

An exciting career as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist on-site in Eden Prairie is available at GetWireless!

GetWireless is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage daily accounts payable activities supporting GetWireless.

This position combines accurate, timely invoice processing with responsibility for investigating discrepancies, reconciling vendor accounts, and keeping outstanding issues moving toward resolution. We are looking for someone who understands the accounting behind the transactions, takes initiative, and follows through with limited day-to-day direction. This is an individual contributor position with an opportunity to improve processes and contribute to a collaborative accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, matching, approval routing, posting, and payment preparation in accordance with established controls.
• Match inventory invoices to purchase orders and receiving records; investigate pricing, quantity, freight, and receipt discrepancies with Purchasing, Warehouse, and other teams.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research missing invoices and unapplied credits, and resolve outstanding balances.
• Maintain an organized record of invoice exceptions and follow up consistently until issues are resolved.
• Prepare scheduled payment runs for review and approval, considering due dates, payment terms, available discounts, and payment holds.
• Communicate professionally with vendors and internal colleagues about invoice status, documentation requirements, and payment questions.
• Support month-end close through timely invoice processing, identification of unrecorded liabilities, accrual support, and reconciliation of assigned accounts.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and assist with audit requests and applicable vendor tax reporting.
• Follow vendor maintenance and payment verification procedures to protect the accuracy and security of vendor information.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend practical improvements to accounts payable procedures and automated workflows.
• Provide backup support and share knowledge across the accounting team.

Job Requirements

• At least four years of progressive accounts payable experience, including ownership of full-cycle A/P responsibilities.
• Experience matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving records in a distribution, manufacturing, or other inventory-based business.
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile vendor accounts and independently investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Working knowledge of general ledger coding, accounting periods, accruals, and accounts payable internal controls.
• Hands-on experience using an ERP system.
• Proficiency in Excel, including sorting, filtering, and using lookup functions to compare and reconcile data.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting payment and close deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication and consistent follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations experience.
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities.
• Experience with invoice automation, electronic approval workflows, and process improvements.
• Associate degree or coursework in accounting, or equivalent practical experience.

What Success Looks Like

• Invoices are processed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Vendor reconciliations remain current, and outstanding items are actively resolved.
• Payment runs are complete, supported, and ready for review.
• Month-end responsibilities are completed on time, with potential issues identified early.
• Purchasing, Warehouse, and Accounting receive clear communication about items requiring their attention.
• After onboarding, routine A/P responsibilities move forward independently, with appropriate escalation of unusual or significant issues.

Compensation: $31 - $33 per hour