Accounts Payable Specialist - Employee-Owned & Construction

Guarantee Electrical Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Guarantee Electrical Company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to accurately process invoices, verify payments, and maintain detailed records to support cash flow.

You will enter, code, and schedule high-volume invoices, create and maintain vendor profiles, collect W‑9s, verify IRS data, and support annual 1099 filings. You will reconcile discrepancies with project teams, ensure audits are ready, and uphold company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience working in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in AEC industry is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with a union workforce is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter, code, process, and schedule high-volume invoices and regular check/ACH runs, ensuring timely payments in line with company policies.
• Create and maintain vendor profiles, collect W‑9s, verify IRS data, and support annual 1099 filings.
• Match invoices to open commitments, collaborate with project managers on overages, and resolve discrepancies.
• Promote diligence in invoice approvals through electronic workflows, track bottlenecks, and escalating issues to management.
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries, assist project teams with invoice/payment questions, and prepare AP schedules for audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

2+ years accounting experience

Construction accounts payable

GAAP knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

Job description

Guarantee Electrical Company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to accurately process invoices, verify payments, and maintain detailed records to support cash flow.

You will enter, code, and schedule high-volume invoices, create and maintain vendor profiles, collect W‑9s, verify IRS data, and support annual 1099 filings. You will reconcile discrepancies with project teams, ensure audits are ready, and uphold company policies.