We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our client's team in St. Louis. This permanent, full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to support core accounting functions, with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions, maintain vendor relationships, and help uphold strong financial processes. If you have a strong eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, we encourage you to apply and contribute to a well-organized and professional finance team. Key Responsibilities: • Process and reconcile invoices, freight bills, and shipment claims. • Perform 3-way matching of invoices to purchase orders or vouchers. • Retrieve and analyze billing data from carrier portals, accurately allocating costs to accounts and cost centers. • Prepare, issue, and manage payments, including checks, ACH transactions, and vendor activities. • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies. • Maintain confidential and accurate accounts payable records while ensuring compliance with policies. • Manage credit accounts: set up new accounts, update details, and enforce company credit policies. • Respond to customer inquiries, resolve payment issues, and follow up on outstanding payments. • Use payment portals to monitor and address unpaid or returned invoices. • Handle daily cash tasks, including deposits, ACH payments, credit card processing, and cash log reconciliation. • Take on additional departmental projects to support organizational goals. Requirements: • 3+ years of hands-on, full-cycle A/P and A/R experience. • B2B collections experience. • Proficiency with ERP systems (Macola experience is a plus). • Intermediate Excel skills. • Manufacturing or logistics experience is a plus. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with professionalism. • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail. • Willingness to take on additional tasks and collaborate with team members.

Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Macola, Accounting Software Systems, Freight Claims, Logistics Industry, Manufacturing

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Saint Louis, MO
onsite
Permanent
55000.00 - 58000.00 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Associate to join our client's team in St. Louis. This permanent, full-time position offers an excellent opportunity to support core accounting functions, with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions, maintain vendor relationships, and help uphold strong financial processes. If you have a strong eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, we encourage you to apply and contribute to a well-organized and professional finance team. Key Responsibilities: • Process and reconcile invoices, freight bills, and shipment claims. • Perform 3-way matching of invoices to purchase orders or vouchers. • Retrieve and analyze billing data from carrier portals, accurately allocating costs to accounts and cost centers. • Prepare, issue, and manage payments, including checks, ACH transactions, and vendor activities. • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies. • Maintain confidential and accurate accounts payable records while ensuring compliance with policies. • Manage credit accounts: set up new accounts, update details, and enforce company credit policies. • Respond to customer inquiries, resolve payment issues, and follow up on outstanding payments. • Use payment portals to monitor and address unpaid or returned invoices. • Handle daily cash tasks, including deposits, ACH payments, credit card processing, and cash log reconciliation. • Take on additional departmental projects to support organizational goals. Requirements: • 3+ years of hands-on, full-cycle A/P and A/R experience. • B2B collections experience. • Proficiency with ERP systems (Macola experience is a plus). • Intermediate Excel skills. • Manufacturing or logistics experience is a plus. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with professionalism. • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail. • Willingness to take on additional tasks and collaborate with team members.
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