Accounts Payable Specialist

Gateway Fiber; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Fiber is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage full-cycle AP in a high-growth environment. You will enter invoices in NetSuite, code accurately, and route for approvals while maintaining strong vendor relations across a national footprint.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of AP experience, an associate degree in accounting, and solid Excel skills. You will support month-end close, 1099 processing, and ongoing process improvements with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-cycle AP experience.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency with NetSuite, including reporting and workflow management.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter AP invoices into NetSuite with correct coding and approvals.
• Reconcile vendor statements and communicate payment timing, discrepancies, missing documentation, and general inquiries.
• Collect and maintain vendor onboarding documentation (W9s and banking information).
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, and virtual card payments).
• Assist the accounting team with month-end close, including AP accruals and reconciliations.
• Support the annual 1099 reporting.
• Provide support on additional accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Vendor management

Procurement support

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

About Gateway:

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the role of Accounts Payable Specialist. Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years.Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service.

Gateway’s Beliefs About People:

Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally at work. We need a clear vision of where the company is going and how we can contribute to it. At Gateway, we look out for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company's vision. We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway's beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.

Expected Outcomes and Requirements:

• - Accurately and efficiently enter accounts payable invoices into NetSuite, ensuring correct coding and proper approval routing.
• - Reconcile vendor statements and communicate with vendors regarding payment timing, discrepancies, missing documentation, and general inquiries.
• - Collect and maintain vendor onboarding documentation, including W9s and banking information, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• - Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and virtual card payments.
• - Assist the accounting team with monthend close, including AP accruals and reconciliation of related accounts.
• - Support the annual 1099 reporting.
• - Provide support on additional accounting and finance responsibilities based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring the following to the table:

• - 7+ years of full-cycle AP experience.
• - Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• - Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
• - Strong proficiency with NetSuite, including reporting and workflow management.
• - Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• - Strong understanding of the chart of accounts and general ledger activity, with the ability to analyze transaction coding for accuracy and consistency.
• - Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration skills.
• - Ability to operate confidently in a highgrowth, rapidly changing environment.