Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

St. Louis , MO - 3-6 Month Contract with possibility of hire

Onsite (5 days a week)

About the Team:

Join a collaborative Accounts Payable team of 15 professionals, supporting vendor master and invoice processing functions. The team values professionalism, efficiency, and a focus on detail, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and support high-volume projects, including corporate mergers and key vendor accounts.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to help manage daily invoice processing and support broader AP operations. This is primarily an independent, hands-on role with some collaboration across the team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a structured but flexible environment, and has a strong sense of professionalism and workplace boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices through an automated system (PDF-to-image conversion) and verify accuracy.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Collaborate with team members as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Support high-volume invoice processing projects, including key vendor accounts.
• Follow established AP procedures while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Strong data entry skills and proficiency with computer systems.
• Previous experience in finance, accounting, or AP preferred but not required.
• Finance degree or relevant background is a plus.
• Professional demeanor, socially aware, and able to maintain workplace boundaries.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Training & Onboarding:

• Side-by-side shadowing and hands-on practice with QC review.
• Gradual transition to independent invoice processing.
• Expected to manage standard AP tasks within the first month.

Contract & Conversion:

• Contract, resources typically converted within 3-6 months.
• Flexible contract duration if needed.