Accounts Payable Specialist — Impactful AP & Improvements

Graybar; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick days

Paid holidays

Wellness day

Volunteer time off

Profit sharing

Education reimbursement

Career development programs

Job summary

Graybar is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to safeguard company assets by ensuring accurate review, audit, and payment of vendor invoices and employee reimbursements. You will liaise with suppliers to maintain excellent relationships and provide outstanding customer service.

In This Role You Will handle high-volume inquiries, manage multiple AP email queues, determine correct payments and discount rates, and assist with portal setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable.
• 4 year degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing or Business Administration preferred.
• Experience with SAP; intermediate Excel skills.
• Understanding of debits and credits as related to Accounts Payable.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; multitasking ability.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volume of supplier and internal inquiries about invoices and payments.
• Monitor AP email queues; research, respond, or escalate as needed.
• Determine vendor numbers, payment dates and cash discount rates.
• Assist suppliers with payment portal setup and questions.
• Resolve debit balance issues with suppliers to impact profitability.
• Audit expenses for state tax charges and accrue as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Marketing/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Graybar is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to safeguard company assets by ensuring accurate review, audit, and payment of vendor invoices and employee reimbursements. You will liaise with suppliers to maintain excellent relationships and provide outstanding customer service.

In This Role You Will handle high-volume inquiries, manage multiple AP email queues, determine correct payments and discount rates, and assist with portal setup.