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Hennepin County Accounts Payable Specialist in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary $49,791.63 - $75,249.54 Annually Location Hennepin County Job Type Full-time Job Number 26OBF368MV002 Closing Date 3/9/2026 11:59 PM Central Description The Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who will perform accounts payable duties using PeopleSoft applications. This position will have wide-ranging duties as a key member of a team responsible for accurately processing invoices for payment and responding to inquiries regarding payments. This position requires a high level of accountability, accuracy, attention to detail, and communication skills. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Find us here at upcoming career fairs! Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 625 South Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. There will be a minimum of two specified days each week that the employee is required to work in person. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Accounting Specialist. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Audit payables documents for completeness and accuracy, ensure appropriate payment authorizations were obtained, and use strong technical skills while keying a high volume of data to facilitate payments. Research and resolve payment-related issues. Answer department and vendor payment inquiries. Prepare and distribute incoming and outgoing mail for OBF, including interoffice mail.