Accounting Specialist (AR/AP)
St. Louis, MO (4 days onsite / Friday remote)
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist (AR/AP) to support day-to-day accounting operations in a growing, team-oriented environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys process accuracy, collaboration, and contributing to operational excellence.
This position plays an important role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting vendor relationships, and ensuring smooth transactional workflows as the organization continues to expand.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
Review, code, and process vendor invoices in accordance with company policies
Perform two-way matching of invoices to purchase orders
Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders
Prepare and execute payment runs (check, ACH, and electronic payments)
Reconcile vendor statements and maintain accurate AP aging
Accounts Receivable
Support invoicing processes and monitor incoming payments
Assist with collections follow-up as needed
Maintain accurate customer account records
Accounting & Operations Support
Assist with month-end close activities including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting
Support audit requests by providing documentation and transaction detail
Create and maintain purchase orders to support operational needs
Assist with inventory reporting and reconciliation
Maintain accurate documentation and organized financial records
Qualifications
2+ years of hands-on experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable
Experience working in a high-volume transaction environment
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables and lookup functions preferred)
Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks (ERP experience a plus)
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work onsite in St. Louis 4 days per week
Ideal Candidate
Process-driven and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in a structured accounting environment
Collaborative and team-focused
Interested in long-term growth within an expanding organization
WHO WE ARE.
We believe that forming authentic partnerships with both clients and IT consultants is far more rewarding than simply being profitable.
In 2003, our founding partners started SBS Creatix with three guiding values:
act with integrity, serve with excellence, and always remember we are a service company to clients AND our employees.
Sounds simple, but it is these human values that have set us apart in the IT space and allowed us to become one of St. Louis’s top IT consulting firms.
Our founders have served in major IT organizations throughout the St. Louis marketplace as direct employees, managers, and consultants. And our recruiting expertise is derived from an intimate understanding of both the internal and external staffing process.