Accounts Payable Specialist

ACC Recruiters; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ACC Recruiters is partnering with a growing multi-entity manufacturer to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist in Missouri. The role offers broad exposure across business units and hands-on NetSuite ERP experience, with potential involvement in process improvements and acquisitions.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will manage vendor invoices, code PO and non-PO items, and support month-end close while collaborating with Purchasing, Receiving, and Finance leadership to drive

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable processes in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices: Enter and match invoices to PO and receiving records, resolving discrepancies with Purchasing and Receiving teams.
• Code non-PO invoices: Assign correct GL accounts, departments, and entities for utilities, freight, services, and subscriptions, questioning anomalies before posting.
• Manage payment runs: Prepare weekly check, ACH, and wire payments, route for approval, and record transactions.
• Maintain vendor data and compliance: Set up new vendors, collect W-9s, verify banking changes, and manage Certificates of Insurance including tracking expirations and renewals.
• Support month-end close: Review AP aging, accrue unvouchered receipts and unpaid invoices, and ensure cut-off procedures are followed.

Skills

Accounts payable

NetSuite ERP

Vendor management

Multi-entity exposure

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Prophix

Job description

This Accounts Payable Specialist role offers a rare chance to join a well-established, multi-entity manufacturing organization undergoing significant growth through innovation and acquisitions.

• Multi-Entity Exposure: Work across multiple business units, gaining broad accounting operations experience beyond typical AP roles.
• ERP Experience: Prior use of NetSuite ERP with opportunities to engage in process improvements and acquisition integrations.
• Leadership Access: Direct collaboration with an approachable Director of Accounting, providing mentorship and visibility into finance leadership.

The Role

Company

$30-40m is a leading manufacturer in their industry across North America. With more than 90 years in business, the company continues to expand through innovation and strategic acquisitions, creating an exciting environment for accounting professionals. Reports to Director of Accounting who would be great /easy to work with. They have seen significant growth phase through both innovation and acquisitions: The company now operates multiple business units, creating a dynamic accounting environment with broad exposure and career growth opportunities.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to work in a growing, multi-entity organization with exposure to multiple business units.
• Direct exposure to NetSuite ERP, with experience in Prophix as an added plus.
• Work closely with leadership, including the Director of Accounting . We have known her a long time, starting out as a candidate. She would be great to work with.
• Be involved in process improvements, acquisition integrations, and special projects, providing excellent resume-building experience.
• Excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into future leadership opportunities as the company continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices: Enter and match invoices to purchase orders and receiving records, resolving discrepancies with Purchasing and Receiving teams.
• Code non-PO invoices: Assign correct GL accounts, departments, and entities for utilities, freight, services, and subscriptions, questioning anomalies before posting.
• Manage payment runs: Prepare weekly check, ACH, and wire payments, route for approval, and record transactions accurately.
• Maintain vendor data and compliance: Set up new vendors, collect W-9s, verify banking changes, and manage Certificates of Insurance including tracking expirations and renewals.
• Support month-end close: Review AP aging, accrue unvouchered receipts and unpaid invoices, and ensure cut-off procedures are followed.