Accounts Payable AP Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Join our growing team as an Accounts Payable Specialist
, where you'll play a key role in managing vendor relationships, processing payments, and ensuring the financial accuracy of day-to-day operations. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience handling freight invoices and claims.

• Perform 3-way match and code invoices using GL accounts
• Review and reconcile vendor invoices for accuracy
• Process AP checks and ACH batches on a regular schedule
• Prepare and post payments for ACH and auto-debit transactions
• Process vendor payments via online portals

• Review and reconcile small package and LTL freight invoices
• Analyze for overcharges and file freight claims (Fed Ex, UPS, etc.)
• Download and audit weekly freight billing reports from carrier portals

• Reconcile processed work to ensure invoice totals match voucher reports
• Charge expenses to proper accounts and cost centers
• Reconcile vendor monthly statements and resolve discrepancies with internal departments
• Maintain and organize AP records and documentation

• Follow internal controls, approval processes, and company AP policies
• Protect company confidentiality and ensure sensitive information is handled securely
• Assist with additional duties as assigned, with the opportunity to grow into more responsibilities as you learn the department

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger usage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (moderate level) and Word
• Experience processing freight invoices
  , including small package and LTL
• Ability to file and reconcile freight claims
• Excellent data entry and general math skills
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies quickly and accurately
• Strong analytical and communication skills

If you're a detail-oriented, dependable professional with a knack for numbers and freight processing, we'd love to meet you!

We Are Hiring – Long-Term, Permanent Positions Available

We are a skilled recruitment firm based in St. Louis, MO, specializing in connecting talented individuals with long-term, permanent opportunities in various skilled trades and industries.

If you're seeking a stable career with room to grow, we want to hear from you!