Accounts Payable Specialist

Concrete Strategies LLC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company based in St. Louis is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices and support the accounting team. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate degree in Accounting or extensive experience in accounts payable, with strong organizational and communication skills. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field or minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Professional phone etiquette and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including familiarity with accounting systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and become the internal expert on the DataServ automation system for accounts payable.
• Ensure timely matching, coding, and approval of vendor invoices.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status and payment.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements, ensuring all invoices are accounted for.
• Maintain and monitor purchase order controls and ensure alignment with vendor billing.
• Provide backup support for expense reports and other AP-related positions as needed.
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Process expense reports by verifying backup and appropriate approvals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

3 years’ experience in accounts payable

Tools

DataServ

Accounting software

Job description

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The Accounts Payable Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for vendors with questions regarding accounts payable invoices. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments, vendors, and the broader organization. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This position offers a dynamic opportunity to work within a dedicated and collaborative accounting team. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and become the internal expert on the DataServ automation system for accounts payable.
• Ensure timely matching, coding, and approval of vendor invoices.
• Respond to and resolve inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status and payment.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements, ensuring all invoices are accounted for and discrepancies are addressed.
• Maintain and monitor purchase order controls and ensure alignment with vendor billing.
• Provide backup support for expense reports and other AP-related positions as needed.
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
• Process expense reports by verifying backup and appropriate approvals.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or related field or minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Professional phone etiquette and strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including familiarity with accounting systems and Excel.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Construction