Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Locations


US-MO-Kansas City | US-KS-Kansas City | US-MO-Liberty

ID


2026-33947

Category


Accounting/Finance

Overview

Ferrellgas was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 - and that trust starts with our people.

Ferrellgas is looking to add an Accounts Payable Assistant to the team. Under general supervision, this position will process payable invoices, including verifying invoice information and data entry for accuracy. Ability to compile reports using excel and Smartsheet. This individual will also be responsible for ensuring company employees understand the policies and processes related to the processing of invoices, expense reports, petty cash, customer refunds and purchasing card charges.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Ferrellgas, we're committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:

Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection : Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness : 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support : Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs : Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks : Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

Responsibilities

• Processes various payable invoices conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial systems.
• Manually inputs or uploads, maintaining levels of accuracy and timeliness.
• Research and resolves invoice discrepancies and issues
• Handles vendor correspondence via phone or email
• Opening department mail, scanning, and emailing to assigned desks
• Filing batches, and prepares for document retention
• BOL's electronic capture and indexing
• Assists in compiling information and preparing response to auditors during annual external and internal audits as requested.
• Performs other duties as required to support Accounts Payable Manager and Accounting Department.
• Meets team and department goals and deadlines as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred or comparable experience.
• Must live in the Kansas City area and report to the Liberty, MO office as needed.
• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Finance experience.
• Intermediate or above excel skills. Cognos experience preferred.
• Invoice processing experience.
• Problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• A true team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Previous customer service experience.
• PeopleSoft experience is a plus.
• Ability to work within a remote environment effectively.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why Ferrellgas?

At Ferrellgas we're honored to be part of tight-knit communities across America and thousands of customers' lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships with Operation Warm and Operation BBQ Relief to fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to the communities we live in and serve.

Hear from our current employees and discover the people behind Ferrellgas: Employee Testimonials

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of our growing team!

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