Job Description

Full-time

Description

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Need

• 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: an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, experience with ERP systems, and/or experience in a multi-location business

What We Offer

• 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

Our Core Four

We live by these values, and you will too:

1. Leave No Doubt You Care – Put people first and solve problems with empathy.
2. Own It – Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work.
3. Grow to Control Our Destiny – Seek opportunities to grow and improve every day.
4. Shape Our Legacy – Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.

Note: As an Accounts Payable Specialist I with Plunkett's, you will undergo a pre-employment background check upon receiving an employment offer.

Plunkett's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under applicable law.

Salary Description

$24 - $27 Per hour

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