Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in St. Louis, MO to join a leading organization in the medical industry. To qualify for this role, the ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent, relevant experience in a similar role. This is a TEMPORARY TO HIRE opportunity, meaning there will be an opportunity to join this team permanently at a later time. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be able to take advantage of BENEFITS provided through LHH for the length of their contract, as well as a HYBRID and FLEXIBLE work schedule after initial training period in office.

What you’ll be doing:

Prepare and process invoices for payment

Match supporting documents to invoices

Route and obtain invoice approvals from designated managers

Code invoices with general ledger accounts, including distribution calculations

Ensure complete documentation for all invoices

Enter data into accounting system

Process check runs

Obtain IRS Form W-9s from vendors

Reconcile vendor statements

Respond to accounts payable correspondences and resolve issues

Maintain accounts payable files and records

Perform month-end accounts payable processes

Assist with annual external audit

Perform all duties thoroughly, accurately and in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices

Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the table:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

At least 2 years of experience in accounts payables

Experience working with general accounting principles and accounting software

Strong computer and business solutions software skills

Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants, vendors, and coworkers

Good communications skills for communicating with support personnel and management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Good presentation skills for training AP Resources

Good planning and organization skills to balance and prioritize work

Employment type: Temporary, Temp-to-hire, Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Location: St Louis, MO

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this temporary opportunity – apply today!

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