Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Springfield, MO

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: $40,000 – $55,000 (based on experience and credentials)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO

Role Overview

The Accounts Payable Clerk manages all vendor-facing accounting functions, daily transaction posting, and foundational reconciliations. Over time, this role will expand into fixed asset management and payroll posting.

Key Responsibilities

Own the entire AP process, including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and payments.

Post all transactions daily for timely and accurate records.

Notify AR lead of deposits to update accounts receivable.

Maintain the AP ledger and support month-end close.

Support ERP setup for AP, reconciliations, and transaction workflows.

Take over payroll posting and reporting within the first 30 days.

Assume responsibility for fixed asset tracking within the first 60 days.

Independently manage AP and reconciliations with minimal oversight within 90 days.

Living Our Core Values

We expect every team member to embody our company’s core values in daily work:

Creative: Approach tasks with a solutions-first mindset, adapting to challenges and offering unique approaches.

Honorable: Act with integrity, transparency, and dependability in every job—big or small.

Innovative: Embrace smart technologies, advanced tools, and process improvements to elevate efficiency.

Synergistic: Collaborate seamlessly with operations, production, and leadership to foster a unified, productive environment.

Total Ownership: Take full responsibility for your work—be proactive, accountable, and committed to excellence in every detail.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

High school diploma or GED.

1–3 years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (invoice entry, reconciliations, month-end close).

Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and able to manage confidential financial information.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and within a team.

Preferred:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Experience with ERP systems (setup, transaction posting, and reconciliations).

Prior experience with payroll posting and fixed asset tracking.

Beneficial Proficiencies:

QuickBooks (QB) and QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, reporting).

Familiarity with AP automation tools (e.g., Concur, Coupa) and workflow optimization.

Exposure to larger ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and process automation.