Accounts Payable Specialist

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. Oversee vendor relationships and manage the full non-PO invoice lifecycle across an assigned portfolio .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeEarth City • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing vendor relationships and overseeing the full non-PO invoice lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial processes. Proficient in ERP systems and invoice processing with a strong understanding of Use Tax concepts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable ExperienceERP ExperienceMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply ChainGeneral Ledger CodingStrong Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Invoice ProcessingVendor ManagementUse Tax UnderstandingThree-Way Matching ProcessPayment Batch PreparationAudit-Ready DocumentationDiscrepancy ResolutionFinancial Reporting KnowledgeCost Invoice ProcessingVendor Onboarding

Soft Skills

Independent CommunicationProblem SolvingFlexibility

Industry Keywords

Non-PO InvoicesPurchase OrdersOperational VendorsUtilitiesSubscriptionsCompliance RisksInvoice DiscrepanciesAudit ReadinessMonth-End CloseFinancial Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee vendor relationships and manage the full non-PO invoice lifecycle across an assigned portfolio
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and discrepancies
Process purchase order (PO) invoices using an automated three-way matching process
Process non-PO (“cost”) invoices, including professional services, utilities, operational vendors, subscriptions, and other expenses
Identify and flag non-PO invoices for potential Use Tax exposure
Review, code, validate, and resolve invoice discrepancies
Manage vendor onboarding documentation and process vendor setup and change requests according to established policies
Prepare payment batches and maintain audit-ready records with supporting documentation and approval trails
Maintain accuracy and timeliness in invoice processing
Build vendor relationships and respond to inquiries promptly
Ensure complete documentation and audit readiness
Identify potential issues before they lead to payment delays or compliance risks
Support transition to approval routing as automated workflows are implemented

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent; coursework in accounting or business preferred
ERP experience required
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain preferred
5+ years of accounts payable experience, with end-to-end ownership of the invoice processing cycle
Working knowledge of general ledger (GL) coding and its impact on financial reporting and accounting processes
Proven ability to communicate independently with vendors and resolve discrepancies
Understanding of Use Tax concepts, or the ability to learn quickly
Strong Excel skills
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs
Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends during month-end close

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement benefits through SEP IRA contributions and annual profit-sharing bonuses
Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and growth within a promote-from-within culture
Hybrid work flexibility, with three days in the office and two days remote per week after the initial training period
Independent work environment
Autonomy to manage responsibilities while maintaining high performance standards