Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

I'm currently working on a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity with a large and well-established company in the Kansas City area. This is a contract-to-hire position, and the previous person in the role was successfully converted to a permanent employee. The team is looking for someone with 5+ years of strong Accounts Payable experience, ideally coming from a larger corporate environment in a Senior AP Specialist, AP Lead, or AP Supervisor capacity. A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. This opportunity offers a pay range of $26-$30/hour, depending on experience, along with excellent perks including great benefits, a hybrid work schedule, affordable employee meals, and additional employee-focused programs. This is a great opportunity for an experienced AP professional looking to join a stable organization with long-term potential and room for growth. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join a large, established organization. This individual will be responsible for handling a variety of accounts payable functions, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting overall financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, experience working in a high-volume environment, and the ability to assist and mentor other team members. Key Responsibilities + Process and release vendor payments accurately and in accordance with established payment schedules. + Investigate and resolve vendor payment discrepancies, invoice issues, and account inquiries. + Review and process invoice corrections, adjustments, and payment updates as needed. + Monitor and resolve workflow exceptions and escalated accounts payable issues. + Manage inquiries received through shared department mailboxes and ensure timely follow-up. + Coordinate payment cancellations, stop payments, and replacement payments when necessary. + Research and resolve invoices on hold for payment by partnering with internal departments and vendors. + Serve as a resource for internal teams regarding accounts payable processes and best practices. + Generate reports and analyze payment history, invoice activity, and purchasing information to support issue resolution. + Collaborate with accounting, procurement, and operational teams to improve processes and address complex payment concerns. + Support departmental initiatives and provide guidance to less experienced team members. Qualifications + 5+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a large corporate or shared services environment. + Experience in a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, AP Lead, or AP Supervisor role preferred. + Strong understanding of accounts payable principles, invoice processing, vendor management, and payment reconciliation. + Experience using ERP systems; SAP experience is a plus but not required. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. + Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. + Excellent communication and customer service skills. + High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills. + Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Education + High school diploma or equivalent required. + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred but not required. Compensation & Benefits + $26-$30/hour, depending on experience. + Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong potential for permanent employment. + Hybrid work schedule. + Comprehensive benefits package. + Additional employee-focused perks and growth opportunities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io (%View email address on click.appcast.io) for other accommodation options. 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