Accounts Payable Specialist

Renaissance Financial•St Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Renaissance Financial is a comprehensive financial services firm with locations in St. Louis, Overland Park, Omaha, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City. Our Mission: Using creative business and personal planning, we help our clients achieve financial freedom… one relationship at a time. Our true team approach and entrepreneurial atmosphere sets us apart from other firms in our industry. Joining our close-knit team at Renaissance Financial will inspire professional growth through numerous opportunities while creating a lasting impact on our organization and community. We support and reward our staff through team outings and industry leading benefits because we sincerely care about the well-being of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The mission of this full-time position is to support daily accounting operations by overseeing high-volume check processing activities, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring checks and payments are processed efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with firm policies.

Requirements

High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. This position requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Work requires attention to detail in such things as composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Excellent data entry and numerical skillsÙ« high accuracy and due diligence
Associate’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
4–7 years of experience in an accounts payable, accounting or payment processing role preferred
General knowledge and understanding of accounts payable and basic accounting procedures
Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; Access preferred
Proficiency in the use of computer programs for: Microsoft 365
Databases
Typing of at least 50 wpm

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day check processing activities, including verifying, organizing, scanning, and recording high volumes of incoming checks in accordance with established procedures
Receive, log, and distribute daily incoming and outgoing client checks in required software packages
Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized records of all processed checks
Communicate clearly and efficiently with advisors, advisors’ assistants, and internal departments regarding check receipt, posting, and next steps for processing
Confirm and verify that checks are accurately posted to appropriate accounts
Research, track, and help resolve check-related discrepancies, documentation issues, and posting errors
Manage incoming vendor invoices and assist with outgoing check payments related to accounts payable
Assist with additional accounts payable and general accounting tasks as needed
Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs
Other duties may be assigned to meet the business needs.