Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the day-to-day functions of a fast-paced accounts payable department. The role involves handling customer and vendor relationships, processing weekly payments through check, ACH, and Credit Card Payments, and managing expense reporting processes.

Responsibilities

Manage accounts payable functions related to the general ledger.Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations governing payment to vendors, including annual filing of form 1099-MISC.Ensure accuracy and timeliness of information into the system and subsequent payments.Analyze and resolve complex or difficult problems presented by subordinates or vendors.Manage monthly closing of financial records and posting of month-end information, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements.Create and implement methods or procedures to meet operational and scalability needs, while developing, improving, and maintaining systems to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the accounts payable system.Review accounts payable documents prepared by subordinates for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to policy.Supervise and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.Assist with Mergers and Acquisitions implementation and other projects as assigned.Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in accounts payable functions, reconciliation, invoicing, and purchase orders.Experience with AP Automation preferred.Familiarity with large ERP systems.Experience with AP projects such as M&A consolidation, system migration, or automation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.Five or more years of accounts payable experience in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.Three to five years of leadership experience preferred.

Work Environment

This position requires working 5 days a week in the office from 8 AM to 5 PM in High Ridge, MO. The work environment is not very flexible, so commitment to these hours is necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of High Ridge, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, 401k.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in High Ridge,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 24, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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