Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist / GL Support

Job Type: Full-Time direct hire

Job Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite)

Summary/Objective

The Accounts Payable Specialist / GL Support position owns and manages all aspects of the full-cycle accounts payable (AP) process as their absolute primary responsibility. This role is crucial to maintaining accurate vendor relationships, transaction workflows, and internal controls. Additionally, this position acts as a key support mechanism for the general ledger (GL) functions by preparing and entering journal entries, executing bank and credit card reconciliations, and actively assisting with the month-end close process to ensure corporate compliance with GAAP.

Competencies

Absolute mastery of high-volume, full-cycle Accounts Payable management.

Strong fundamental knowledge of General Ledger accounting, journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, and accrual-based accounting.

Meticulous attention to detail and high data entry speed/accuracy.

Proficient problem-solving skills with the ability to audit variances and resolve invoice mismatches.

Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills to partner with vendors and managers.

Results-driven mindset with strict adherence to month-end close schedules and operational deadlines.

Intermediate to advanced Excel capabilities and comfort working in structured ERP systems.

Required Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent operational experience) preferred.

Minimum of 2+ years of comprehensive, hands-on full-cycle Accounts Payable experience (high-volume background preferred).

1-2 years of supportive General Ledger accounting experience, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

Prior exposure to transactional data flows within a manufacturing environment is preferred.