Specialist, AP​/AR Senior

Summary

The AP/AR Senior Specialist supports the Accounts Payable Payments processes within CHS Finance Shared Services. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of payments, supports internal and external customers, and upholds strong internal controls. In addition to standard AP responsibilities, this position also supports incoming mail in the IGH office and provides customer service assistance related to settlements and lien review support.

This is a hybrid position based out of Inver Grove Heights, MN.

• Address and resolve varied and complex escalated settlement payment issues.
• Serve as a point of contact for patrons, banking institutions and government offices regarding payment questions, documentation, or account information.
• Support lienholder communications and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date lienholder records.
• Assist patrons and external stakeholders with professional, timely, and accurate customer service.
• Ensure timely and accurate lienholder review and maintenance in support of payment processing.
• Review client documentation for proper system setup and compliance with accounting procedures.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping for audits.
• Perform data entry from source documents, including coding, accuracy validation, and corrections.
• Prepare, sort, and interpret source documents; follow up with preparers to resolve missing or inconsistent data.
• Track receipt of data and source documents within established processes.
• Initiate payments in SAP S4 Hana.
• Respond to vendor and internal customer inquiries related to payment status.
• Identify internal control gaps and propose improvement solutions.
• Provide guidance and occasional training to AP/Settlements team members.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Support daily handling of internal incoming mail for the IGH office.
• Sort, route, and prioritize AP/AR and settlements‑related correspondence.
• Ensure sensitive financial documents are delivered to appropriate teams promptly.
• Coordinate across AP Payments, settlements, and business units to ensure accurate and timely resolution.

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

• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience using automated financial and accounting systems
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Associate s degree 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.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

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