Accounts Payable Specialist

Kataman; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive pay package including bonus potential

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection

401(k) Retirement Savings with company matching

Empowering work environment encouraging innovation

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading global trading and logistics company is seeking an Accounting Payable Specialist in St. Louis, MO. This full-time on-site role will manage the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of payments and reconciliations. Candidates should demonstrate strong computer skills, especially in Excel, effective communication, and an ability to work collaboratively across teams. The position offers a competitive pay package and benefits in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Proactive team player contributing to departmental goals.
• Self-starter with independent work capabilities.
• Maintains organized and detailed records.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily payment reports from A/P vouchers.
• Monitor A/P mailbox ensuring timely invoice processing.
• Execute daily cash applications in ERP system.
• Process AP transactions understanding system workflows.
• Conduct daily cash disbursement reconciliations.
• Follow-up on supplier questions regarding payments.
• Prepare checks via processing portal.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.

Skills

Proficient computer skills including proficiency in Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Motivation

Well Organized

Detail Oriented

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kataman Metals is a leading global trading and logistics company. We are committed to delivering critical metals to where the world needs them most, playing a pivotal role in sustainability and the global transition to cleaner energy, electrification, electric vehicles, and advanced infrastructure.

For over thirty years, Kataman has built a global network encompassing raw material producers, recycled metal suppliers, processors, consumers, and transportation providers. Trading across fifty countries and six continents, Kataman offers a comprehensive suite of services, including metal sourcing, marketing, financing, logistics, price risk management, inventory management, and market intelligence.

Role Summary

The Accounting Payable Specialist will play a key role in supporting the company’s day-to-day financial operations by ensuring accurate, timely processing of payments, cash applications, and reconciliations. This role supports the full lifecycle of A/P and A/R transactions, including invoice intake, payment preparation, cash disbursements, and supplier follow-up, while maintaining alignment between bank activity and the ERP system.

The specialist will coordinate closely with internal teams and external suppliers, manage detailed financial records, and support audit requests by maintaining well-organized documentation. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working within ERP systems, and the ability to manage recurring daily workflows with consistency and accuracy.

This position is well-suited for a motivated, organized professional who communicates clearly, works effectively across teams, and takes ownership of tasks from start to finish in a fast-paced office environment.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in St. Louis, MO.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare daily payment reports from previously submitted A/P vouchers.
• Monitor A/P centralized mailbox to ensure all incoming invoices are processed in a timely manner
• Daily cash application in ERP system
• Process AP transactions through ERP system – understand functionality and workflow
• Perform daily cash disbursement reconciliations between bank and ERP system
• Follow-up with suppliers on remit questions
• Prepare checks through bank check processing portal
• Assist in annual audit preparation by pulling A/P documents requested

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills including proficiency in Excel
• Communication: Expresses ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively; listens to and responds appropriately to others
• Teamwork: Works effectively within the department and across departments, as a pro-active team member; works with co-workers to accomplish organizational and service goals
• Motivation: Self-starter willing to pro-actively assist others when necessary in completing activities. Has the ability to work independently and efficiently in completing tasks
• Well Organized: Maintains appropriate, detailed records, files
• Detail Oriented

Why Kataman Metals

At Kataman, we invest in people who take ownership. We reward the individuals who step up and drive results. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the metals industry from the inside, collaborate with teams across the world and build a career in a field where precision and initiative matter.

• A competitive pay package, including a bonus potential
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• An empowering work environment where innovation and teamwork are encouraged; as a part of our closely-knit and high-performing team, your skills and expertise are valued
• Opportunities to advance your career within a global organization