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Accounts Payable Specialist

Columbia Safety & Supply Family of Companies • Columbia, Missouri, United States • Full-time

$45,000

per year

Finance Reconciliation Accounts Payable Payment Processing Invoice Processing

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in the company’s financial operations by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. This position is essential for maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting efficient cash flow management, and contributing to the overall success of the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, review, and process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
Obtain necessary approvals and verify coding and documentation for proper account allocation.
Prepare and process payments, including checks, wire transfers, ACH payments, and electronic payments, in accordance with payment terms and vendor agreements.
Reconcile accounts payable transactions and statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy of balances.
Investigate and resolve outstanding items, such as unmatched invoices or vendor credits.
Review freight invoices for accuracy and dispute charges when certain criteria have been met.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Willingness and ability to motivate change and operational improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must possess the ability to work autonomously as well as within teams
Organized and detail oriented with strong analytical skills
Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently

Why it's great to build your career with us!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being.

Some of our benefits:

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements

Applications are being taken exclusively online for this role, we look forward to learning about the ways that your talents will support the growth and vision of our organization!

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.
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