Accounts Payable Specialist

Socket.dev; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Earth Tools in Festus, MO is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to process invoices, verify documentation, and maintain accurate records. You’ll ensure timely payments, reconcile vendor statements, and support the accounting team in daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of related experience, strong Excel and accounting software skills, and excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related experience in accounting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and approve invoices for accuracy and code correctly.
• Payment Management: Process checks, ACH, and wire transfers to ensure timely payments.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements and monthly accounts to resolve discrepancies.
• Expense Reporting: Review employee expense reports for policy compliance.
• Vendor Relations: Serve as primary contact for vendor inquiries on payments and disputes.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain organized documentation for audits and 1099 processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Some College Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Are you a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist who takes pride in accuracy and organization? Do you enjoy working behind the scenes to ensure invoices are processed correctly and vendors are paid on time? If so, we’re looking for you to join our accounting team.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for processing invoices, verifying documentation, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records. You’ll play a key part in supporting the organization’s financial integrity while building positive relationships with vendors and internal departments.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities with ease, and brings a strong sense of accountability and follow-through to their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and approve invoices for accuracy, coding them correctly in the accounting system.
• Payment Management: Process checks, ACH, and wire transfers, ensuring timely payments to avoid late fees.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements and monthly accounts to resolve discrepancies or outstanding balances.
• Expense Reporting: Review employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Vendor Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries regarding payment status or invoice disputes.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain organized, up-to-date documentation for audits and annual 1099 processing.
• Other Duties as assigned

Why you’ll love working here:

Earn more – We offer competitive wages and the opportunity for annual merit increases as you progress in your career. Hourly employees are eligible for quarterly performance bonuses!

Excellent Benefits – Our benefits package offers group health insurance, a company-funded profit sharing retirement plan, paid holidays and vacation, and company paid uniforms just to name a few.

Stay Active – You’ll be on the move during your shift in this fast-paced, exciting environment! You can get your steps in and also participate in our company wellness program!

Be Part of a Team – Every position plays a key role in meeting customer needs and we all work together as a team to get things done in our family-run organization!

About Us:

Good Earth Tools merges manufacturing prowess and engineering innovation into a uniquely customized and patented line of industrial equipment and tungsten carbide wear-proofing solutions for a diverse and global client base. Headquartered just 30 miles of St. Louis in Festus, Missouri, Good Earth Tools is a privately held manufacturer with a network of worldwide distributors.

GET’s technology is reflected through its specialty divisions, including Good Earth Tools (GET), Ballast Tools, Ballast Tools Equipment, QMP Limited, and Ever Extruder. To learn more, visit our related websites at www.goodearthtools.com ; www.btequip.com ; www.everextruder.com ;

www.ballasttools.com ; www.qmpltd.com.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college is preferred.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of related experience is required, with a basic understanding of accounting principles
• Must have strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills along with strong verbal and written communication skills are critical
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday as scheduled and maintain an excellent attendance record

Physical Demands:

This is a largely sedentary position, however, will require some moving about the office as well as lifting and filing. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.The employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, stoop, walk, reach, push, pull, grasp, read, and write. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.