Accounts Payable Specialist

Graybar • Chesterfield, MO

12d

About The Position

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will safeguard company assets by following accounting procedures to ensure accurate and timely review, audit, and payment of vendor invoices and employee reimbursements. You will also serve as a liaison with suppliers by providing excellent customer service. The role involves communicating with suppliers and internal departments, researching and resolving invoice and payment issues, processing supplier invoices and manual payment requests, auditing expenses, and helping identify process improvements.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The expected starting rate is $22.00 per hour, depending on experience. Graybar notes that most regular, full-time employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits, with eligibility varying by location and role.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with SAP.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Understanding of debits and credits as they relate to Accounts Payable.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage workflow effectively.
• Ability to handle confidential information, including internal and external data and communications.
• Ability to perform effectively under fluctuating workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to assess problems and promptly resolve or escalate them as needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely by phone, email, and in person.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or Business Administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle high volumes of electronic and verbal communications with suppliers and internal departments about invoice payment inquiries, discrepancy disputes, cash discount terms, and other matters.
• Monitor Accounts Payable email queues; research, respond to, or escalate inquiries as needed.
• Determine correct vendor numbers, payment dates, and cash discount rates and amounts for supplier invoices presented through workflow for research and resolution.
• Identify and reconcile variances between purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Assist suppliers with payment portal setup and questions.
• Resolve debit balance issues with suppliers to impact profitability.
• Review and process supplier invoices requiring complex cost allocations.
• Process manual payment requests, including supplier down payments.
• Audit expenses for state tax charges and accrue as needed.
• Identify improvement opportunities and assist in implementing improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan options.
• Life insurance coverage for employees, with options for family coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability benefits at no cost to the employee.
• Profit-sharing plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid Wellness Day.
• Community Time Off for volunteering.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Educational reimbursement and career development programs.
• Employee stock ownership plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed