Accounts Payable Assistant

Keeleyconstruction; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or coursework in accounting or finance preferred.
• 1–2 years of accounts payable experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CMiC is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of construction costing and cost codes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process AP mail including invoices and vendor statements.
• Support vendor setup and maintenance, including obtaining W-9s and processing credit applications.
• Monitor and manage AP workflow.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and obtain approvals.
• Respond to vendor inquiries about invoices and payment status.
• Review vendor statements and follow up on missing items.
• Prepare and process ACH, VPA, check, and other approved payment methods.
• Manage Concur responsibilities: employee profile setup and expense reports.
• Provide backup support across AP and assist with process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree or coursework in accounting/finance

Tools

CMiC

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire an Accounts Payable Assistant in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming AP mail, including invoices & vendor statements.
• Support vendor setup and maintenance, including obtaining W-9s and processing credit applications.
• Monitor and manage AP workflow.
• Work with team members to resolve invoice discrepancies, obtain missing information, and obtain proper approvals.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and phone calls regarding invoices and payment status.
• Review vendor statements, research discrepancies, and follow up on missing invoices, credits, and other unresolved account items.
• Maintain and process high-priority overhead accounts, including loans, leases, utilities, recurring payments, and other critical invoices.
• Prepare and process ACH, VPA, check, and other approved payment methods.
• Manage Concur responsibilities: employee profile setup and maintenance, expense report support, and follow-up with employees and leadership regarding corrections, approvals, and outstanding items.
• Provide backup support across AP functions and assist with process improvements, automation initiatives, and other assigned accounting responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or coursework in accounting or finance preferred.
• 1-2 years of accounts payable experience preferred.
• Familiarity with construction accounting system CMiC is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of construction job costing and cost codes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Schedule:

Work from home 1 day per week.

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