Accounts Payable Specialist II

Accounts Payable Specialist II

Explore the potential of being part of something clearly essential. Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature's challenges for customers and communities. The company's salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical, and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist II to join our team in Overland Park, KS. This position is a key member of the Corporate Accounts Payable team and is responsible for processing vendor payments, supporting bank statement reconciliation activities, assisting with invoice processing for remote sites, and providing exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, customer-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Why Join Compass Minerals? We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Competitive PTO package
• 1 week sick time (subject to applicable state and local laws)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonus opportunities for eligible positions

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendor payment runs, including ad hoc payments, ensuring timely and accurate completion through all applicable systems.
• Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to convert vendors to electronic payment methods.
• Ensure all vendor payment activities comply with internal controls and approval requirements.
• Validate approval authority and process invoices and vouchers for payment within established timelines and in accordance with company policies.
• Process and monitor purchase order-based invoices, following up on outstanding receipts and approvals as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve payment and invoice processing issues while identifying root causes and recommending solutions.
• Process new vendor setup requests and changes to existing vendor information, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing reports, documentation, and analyses.
• Assist Treasury and Accounting teams with posting and reconciling bank statements.
• Manage the vendor inquiries mailbox, responding to internal and external Accounts Payable questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Support invoice processing activities for remote Compass Minerals locations.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee testing of Coupa system upgrades in collaboration with the Coupa Product team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of payables experience in a corporate or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Accounts Payable enterprise systems.
• Ability to process large volumes of invoices and match invoices to purchase orders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-currency payment processing experience (USD and CAD).
• Experience with Coupa and JD Edwards.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience working with electronic payment platforms and vendor onboarding.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is primarily office-based and requires regular use of computers and standard office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this role, employees regularly sit, use hands and fingers to operate equipment, and communicate verbally.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company is firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov.