AP Specialist in Clayton, MO

AP Specialist The Accounts Payable Specialist will be a trusted contributor of the accounting and finance team. Within finance, the Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all vendors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. They will report to the Director of Payables. Specific Responsibilities: Perform day to day activities for the full payment cycle Track, process and reconcile payments, purchase orders, invoices, statements, checks, refund requisitions etc., in compliance with financial policies Ensure correct approval, sorting, coding and matching of invoices/receipts Continuously improve payment process Prepare and process checks for multiple companies Update and maintain vendor database Audit and verify integrity of expense reports Prepare 1099s as needed Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field Proven work experience as accounts payable specialist or clerk Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and accounting software Strong written and verbal communication skills High degree of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to prioritize and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment