Accounts Payable Accountant

Bluebird Fiber; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Fiber is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to manage invoices, coding, reconciliations, and vendor communications in a fast-growing telecom environment. This full-time role supports a collaborative accounting team and emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely processing of payables.

Located in Columbia, MO, the position offers benefits and opportunities to contribute to financial operations across the company.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related experience or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytic abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, specifically Excel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices.
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices according to company policies and procedures.
• Perform monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain all vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable.
• Maintain accurate historical records.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.
• Other tasks may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Location 4215 Philips Farm Road,Ste. 103,Columbia, MO, 65201,United States

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit bluebirdfiber.com .

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions , and other administrative tasks as assigned. Be a collaborative teammate while working beside a dynamic team of accountants that work hard to meet goals and objectives for the Company. Live the mission and values of this growing company to serve the common goal.

Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals! Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a A/P Accountant to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives for the organization and live the mission and values of this growing company to meet a common goal. Check out this video that highlights our amazing company culture.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience, a minimum of 1 to 3 years related experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and prioritize task.
• Strong analytic abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, specifically Excel.

Summary

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLILITES

• Identify and clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices
• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices according to company policies and procedures.
• Perform monthly reconciliations
• Maintain all vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable
• Maintain accurate historical records
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries
• Maintain confidentially of organizational information
• Other tasks may be assigned as needed

Bluebird is an equal opportunity employer.