Accounts Payable Accountant

Aston Carter•St. Louis, MO

7d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on end-to-end accounts payable processing, including 3-way match, invoice coding, and reconciliation activities, while supporting a large enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation. The Accounts Payable Accountant manages both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, troubleshoots system and data issues, and maintains high accuracy in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This position requires strong Excel skills, comfort with manual workarounds, and the ability to follow and maintain structured processes, especially during system go-live and transition periods.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable
Strong understanding of accounts payable fundamentals, including 3-way match and processing both PO and non-PO invoices.
Proficiency in coding invoices to the correct accounts and cost centers.
Ability to perform basic voucher and import troubleshooting, including importing journal entries and batch data entry.
High level of proficiency in Excel for tracking invoice queues, building cutover logs, reconciling the AP subledger to the general ledger, and analyzing data.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a large ERP system.
Experience with an accounts payable OCR tool that scans and processes AP invoices.
Background in supporting system implementations or large-scale finance projects is beneficial.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot discrepancies and system issues.
Effective organizational skills to manage multiple invoices, queues, and logs simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Perform full-cycle accounts payable activities, including 3-way match and processing both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices.
Code invoices accurately to the correct general ledger accounts and cost centers to ensure proper financial reporting.
Track invoice queues and maintain an organized workflow to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
Support the ERP implementation by helping to build and maintain a cutover log and assisting with transition-related tasks.
Reconcile the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger during the system transition and investigate discrepancies.
Identify gaps between expected system behavior and actual performance, and help troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Perform basic voucher and import troubleshooting, including importing journal entries, batch data entry, and manual entries as needed.
Own and maintain specific aspects of the accounts payable process during go-live, ensuring consistency and adherence to established procedures.
Handle repetitive tasks with sustained focus and high accuracy, maintaining quality and reliability in daily work.