Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a Contract position based in Kansas City, Kansas. This role focuses on maintaining accurate invoice processing, ensuring timely vendor payments, and helping keep financial records organized and current. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in accounts payable activities and is comfortable working with detailed coding, payment processing, and accounting systems such as Sage 300. Previous experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the system.

• Assign correct general ledger and expense codes to invoices to support accurate financial reporting.

• Process vendor payments through ACH transactions and scheduled check runs in accordance with payment deadlines.

• Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation to support audits and internal controls.

• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and outstanding issues.

• Enter and update accounts payable data in Sage 300 while ensuring consistency and accuracy across records.

• Experience handling full-cycle accounts payable activities in a business environment.
• Strong understanding of invoice coding, account allocation, and payment processing procedures.
• Working knowledge of ACH payments and check run coordination.
• Proficiency using Sage 300 or similar accounting software.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage financial data accurately.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a contract role.