Accounting Career Consultants, ACC Construction, ACC Legal & HR Career Consultants · 2 days ago
Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAccounting Career Consultants is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to take ownership of complex accounts payable functions. This role is key in ensuring timely and compliant payables operations while mentoring junior staff and contributing to process improvements.
ConsultingEmploymentHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Elisha Edge
Responsibilities
Managing and reviewing the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment processing
Reviewing complex or high-volume invoices to ensure accuracy, proper authorization, and correct general ledger coding
Performing vendor account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations related to accounts payable
Ensuring compliance with internal policies, accounting standards (GAAP), and applicable regulatory requirements
Assisting with 1099 preparation and reporting
Supporting internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to inquiries
Partnering with procurement, operations, and accounting teams to resolve invoice and payment issues
Identifying opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, workflows, and system efficiencies
Assisting with the implementation or optimization of accounting systems and automation tools
Providing guidance and support to junior accounts payable staff as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, general ledger integration, and month-end close procedures
Experience working with accounting or ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, QuickBooks, or similar)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis
High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Preferred
Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting preferred
Prior experience mentoring or reviewing the work of others is a plus
Company
Accounting Career Consultants, ACC Construction, ACC Legal & HR Career Consultants
ACC Recruiters (Accounting Career Consultants) has been providing direct-hire, consulting, and temporary placement services since 1985.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase