Senior AP Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing full-cycle accounts payable activities and supporting the accounting team by ensuring invoices, payments, and financial records are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high volume of transactions. The Accounts Payable Specialist serves as a key resource for resolving discrepancies, improving processes, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment.
• Review, code, and process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify invoice details, ensure proper cost allocations, confirm three-way match requirements, and obtain necessary approvals prior to processing.
• Process invoices within the company's accounting and ERP systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to research, validate, and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Assist in training team members on accounts payable procedures, systems, and best practices.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues.
• Analyze and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
• Maintain organized and accurate records to support month-end close and audit activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives and assist with additional accounting responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable and high-volume invoice processing.
• Strong data entry skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and the chart of accounts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational abilities.
• Experience working with accounting and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and reconciliations.
• Ability to research, identify, and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Familiarity with vendor statement reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to new systems, technologies, and process changes.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position operating during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. The role is based in a professional office environment and offers the opportunity to work alongside an established accounting team in a collaborative and supportive culture. The organization values continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence. This position provides exposure to a variety of accounting functions and opportunities to contribute to process enhancements while supporting daily financial operations.

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 $21.00 - $27.00/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 Sep 7, 2026.