Accounting Specialist

Service Metal Products; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing after one year

Paid Time Off from Day One

Paid holidays and parental leave

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Financial advisor access

Job summary

Service Metal in Maryland Heights, MO is hiring an Accounting Specialist to support accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and vendor payments for a nationwide distribution company. This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career seeking growth through cross-training and increasing responsibility.

You will reconcile payments, process invoices, manage AR aging, and coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Purchasing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree a plus.
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, AP, or AR experience preferred.
• Comfortable in Excel and Microsoft Office; ERP/accounting software experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Process customer payments, reconcile accounts, and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Prepare and process customer invoices.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable aging and support collections.
• Process vendor invoices and prepare payment batches (ACH, check runs, electronic payments).
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain vendor records.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Purchasing to resolve accounting issues.
• Support audits, compliance documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Cross-train across accounting functions as part of ongoing development.

Skills

2+ years accounting experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree a plus

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounting Specialist | Service Metal | Maryland Heights, MO Pay: $24.00-$28.00/hour | Full-Time | Business Hours, 8am-5pm | Onsite

Service Metal is hiring an Accounting Specialist to support Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, billing, and vendor payments for a growing, nationwide distribution company. This role is a strong fit for someone early in their accounting career who wants room to grow, cross-train, and take on more responsibility over time.

What You'll Do

• Process customer payments, reconcile accounts, and resolve payment discrepancies
• Prepare and process customer invoices
• Monitor Accounts Receivable aging and support collections
• Process vendor invoices and prepare payment batches (ACH, check runs, electronic payments)
• Reconcile vendor statements and maintain vendor records
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Purchasing to resolve accounting issues
• Support audits, compliance documentation, and recordkeeping
• Cross-train across accounting functions as part of ongoing development

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree a plus
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, AP, or AR experience preferred
• Comfortable in Excel and Microsoft Office; ERP/accounting software experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Clear communicator who can manage multiple priorities
• Manufacturing, industrial, or distribution experience helpful but not required

Where You'll Work You'll Be Part Of An Accounting Team In Our Own Section Of The Main Office Bullpen At Our Corporate Headquarters, a Modern Workspace Built For Focus And Collaboration

• Sit-to-stand desks and sound-masked workspace
• Modern breakroom and chill zone with golf and bags
• Huddle rooms, collab spaces, and high-tech conference and training rooms
• Regular company training events and team lunchesNationwide team connected daily across our locations coast to coast
• Located in a business park with walking trails, green space, and nearby lunch spots

Room to Grow

This role is built for advancement. We offer cross-department collaboration, ongoing training, and career development paths as our accounting team continues to grow.

Benefits

• Company-paid Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance after 90 days
• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• Annual profit-sharing after one year
• Paid Time Off starting Day One
• Paid holidays, floating holiday, and paid parental leave
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Free financial advisor access

About Service Metal

Founded in 1954, Service Metal is a privately held Master Distributor of industrial pipe fittings, valves, and flanges, voted a Top Workplace in 2024, 2025, and 2026. We're a nationwide team that stays connected across our locations, all working toward one goal: making the customer experience easier and faster through excellence, integrity, and efficiency.

Final offer of employment contingent upon an employment check and drug screen.

Salary: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour