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AP/AR Specialist
Job in
St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Prestige Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join our Finance & Accounting team as an AP/AR Specialist and help ensure accurate, timely processing of payables and receivables. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations by processing invoices and payments, reconciling vendor statements, resolving discrepancies, and partnering with internal teams to keep transactions properly coded and audit-ready.
Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable (AP)- Process and review invoices from vendors and suppliers.
- Verify invoice accuracy by matching to supporting documentation, such as purchase orders and receipts.
- Resolve discrepancies between invoices, POs, receipts, and vendor statements.
- Code invoices to the correct expense accounts, cost centers, practice, entity, and general ledger accounts.
- Handle non-PO invoice approval by the appropriate approver.
- Prepare and process vendor payments (checks, electronic transfers, ACH) while ensuring payments are made within agreed terms to avoid late fees and maximize discount opportunities.
- Maintain accurate records of payments made.
- Reconcile vendor statements to ensure invoices and payments are properly accounted for.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure credit is received for outstanding memos.
- Match receipts and process credit card bills.
- Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policy (e.g., manager approval and timely submission).
- Support AR-related workflows to ensure transactions are tracked and processed correctly (as assigned by the Finance team).
- Work with the General Accounting team to ensure items are properly coded and accounted for.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities as needed.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date AP/AR records and documentation with appropriate audit trails.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting regulations.
- Generate regular reports for management summarizing AP status and outstanding liabilities.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect organizational information.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Prior experience in accounts payable (or a similar financial role).
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Net Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
- On-site collaboration with a Finance & Accounting team
- Clear impact: play a key role in keeping AP/AR transactions accurate, timely, and audit-ready
- Growth-focused environment: build strong fundamentals across AP, AR support, reconciliations, and month-end close
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