Located in St. Louis, MO
Pay: $20 - $29/hr
Job Full Description
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Specialist
Pay Range: $20–$29/hour (DOE)
(Equivalent to ~$42,000–$60,000 annually)
Location: South County, MO
Employment Types: Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Direct Hire
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, 1st shift
About the Opportunity
We partner with multiple established companies throughout South County, MO—including manufacturing, distribution, construction, and professional services, —who are actively seeking reliable, detail-driven AP/AR professionals.
These employers aren’t just filling seats; they’re looking for accounting support they can trust. If you have hands-on AP/AR experience and want options with solid companies, stable hours, and room to grow, we can match you with the right fit.
Key Responsibilities
(Exact duties vary by client, but strong candidates will be comfortable with most of the following)
Accounts Payable
- Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices to the correct GL accounts, cost centers, or job numbers.
- Match purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents before payment.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and process vendor payments (ACH, checks, wires) accurately and on schedule.
- Ensure AP activity posts correctly to the general ledger and supports accurate financials.
- Support clean month-end close by understanding how AP impacts financial statements.
Accounts Receivable
- Accurately generate customer invoices and ensure revenue is recorded in the correct period.
- Apply customer payments accurately across ACH, lockbox, checks, and credit cards.
- Monitor aging reports to identify past-due balances and prioritize collections.
- Research short payments, deductions, and billing discrepancies.
- Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and investigate variances.
General Accounting Support
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Reconcile AP/AR subledgers to the general ledger
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Assist with month-end close activities
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Maintain accurate records in accordance with company procedures
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Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors/customers
Preferred Hard Skills
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Strong understanding of:
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ERP or accounting software experience (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, SAP, Great Plains, Oracle, or similar)
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Intermediate Excel skills, including:
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Comfortable working from aging reports, GL detail, and documentation
Why Work With Us
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Multiple AP/AR opportunities to choose from—we match you, not place you randomly
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Access to companies that don’t always post publicly
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Opportunities for long-term placement and conversion
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Weekly pay for contract roles
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A recruiter who understands accounting skill sets and advocates for you
#OSARMO
Arnold, MO
2375
4409 Meramec Bottom Road
Suite I
St. Louis, MO 63129
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