Accounts Payable Specialist

Zolon Tech Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Zolon Tech Inc. currently seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist / GL Support to manage the full-cycle AP process and support GL activities in a manufacturing setting.

This role ensures accurate vendor relationships, timely invoice processing, and strict application of internal controls. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of AP experience, proficiency in Excel, and experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close to GAAP standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2+ years of full-cycle AP experience (high-volume background preferred).
• 1-2 years of GL accounting experience, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Exposure to manufacturing data flows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage full-cycle accounts payable process.
• Prepare and enter journal entries for GL.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist month-end close to GAAP compliance.
• Maintain vendor relationships and internal controls.

Skills

High-volume AP

GL accounting

Journal entries

Data entry speed

Vendor management

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist / GL Support

Job Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite)

Summary/Objective

The Accounts Payable Specialist / GL Support position owns and manages all aspects of the full-cycle accounts payable (AP) process as their absolute primary responsibility. This role is crucial to maintaining accurate vendor relationships, transaction workflows, and internal controls. Additionally, this position acts as a key support mechanism for the general ledger (GL) functions by preparing and entering journal entries, executing bank and credit card reconciliations, and actively assisting with the month-end close process to ensure corporate compliance with GAAP.

Absolute mastery of high-volume, full-cycle Accounts Payable management.

Strong fundamental knowledge of General Ledger accounting, journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, and accrual-based accounting.

Meticulous attention to detail and high data entry speed/accuracy.

Proficient problem-solving skills with the ability to audit variances and resolve invoice mismatches.

Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills to partner with vendors and managers.

Results-driven mindset with strict adherence to month-end close schedules and operational deadlines.

Intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities and comfort working in structured ERP systems.

Required Education and Experience

Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience) preferred.

Minimum of 2+ years of comprehensive, hands-on full-cycle Accounts Payable experience (high-volume background preferred).

1-2 years of supportive General Ledger accounting experience, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

Prior exposure to transactional data flows within a manufacturing environment is preferred.