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Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston CarterFenton, MO, US
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Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for performing data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of vouchers and payments, while interacting with suppliers and internal customers including buyers, managers, and other finance team members.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain payment policies and general A / P performance skills.
  • Process vendor invoices through A / P automation and ERP systems to obtain approval for disbursements in accordance with approval limits.
  • Compare invoices to freight accruals, report discrepancies, and process for payment.
  • Verify and process invoices to ensure they are charged to the proper accounts and cost centers.
  • Investigate payment problems while following company policies and procedures. Reconcile vendor statements and work with vendors on reconciling items.
  • Review all debit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and properly apply adjustments and / or corrections.
  • Work closely with the Transportation team to ensure freight vouchers are processed from the Transportation Management System into the ERP system.
  • Ensure strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners.
  • Perform a 3-way match of purchase order, receiving report, and vendor invoice as needed.
  • Apply payment policy to make timely A / P payments and ensure cash discounts are earned and taken.

Essential Skills

  • Accounts payable
  • Invoicing
  • Invoice processing
  • Purchase order
  • Three-way matching
  • Excel proficiency, including creating pivot tables and basic formulas
  • Experience with large ERP systems, preferably JDE
  • Minimum 1-2 years of full-cycle AP experience

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • 2+ years of full cycle AP experience
  • Strong problem-solving experience, interpersonal skills, and analytical capabilities
  • Ability to work in a self-directed team environment
  • Aptitude for efficient utilization of computer technologies including MS applications such as Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

    • Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00 / hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

    • Workplace Type

    This is a hybrid position in Fenton,MO.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 4, 2025.

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    Account Payable Specialist • Fenton, MO, US