Accounts Payable

Location: 10747 RENNER BLVD, Lenexa, KS, 66219, United States Employment Type: FT Non-Exempt Required Degree: High School Minimum Experience: 2 Years Contact Information Name: Kaylin Lohman Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Description This position manages the accurate and timely payment of invoices, ensuring compliance with WaterOne’s policies, while also cultivating strong vendor relationships and upholding financial integrity. Pay range: $21.83/hr. to $27.31/hr. Compensation will depend on qualifications and experience related to the role. Essential Functions Maintain up-to-date knowledge of active vendors and contracts to validate invoices. Monitor vendor payment terms, Accounts Payable emails, and parked documents to ensure timely payment of invoices. Review supporting documents such as purchase orders, packing slips, and memos to confirm invoiced amounts. Adhere to Accounts Payable processes, establish documentation in the ERP system, and monitor workflows to confirm proper approvals. Complete Purchasing Card (P-Card) system updates as required, validating workflows, delegations, and authorizations. Coordinate with Procurement to resolve discrepancies such as mismatched invoice amounts associated with purchase order issues or P-card utilization problems. Exercise vigilance against fraud, identifying potential fraudulent emails and invoices. Assist in educating WaterOne employees on Accounts Payable and purchasing policies and procedures. Test all Accounts Payable functions in the event of an ERP system upgrade. Other Duties Assist accountants in reviewing P-Card statements in the P-Card system. Assist in reviewing frameworks, confirming purchase orders, check requests, and standard purchase orders to identify opportunities for improvement and encourage best practices. Customer Service Commitment WaterOne employees shall continuously strive to meet or exceed the expectations of internal and external customers. Questions and concerns shall be acknowledged on the same day whenever possible, but no later than the next business day. Issues shall be resolved as promptly as possible to maximize customer satisfaction. Required Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED. Two years of experience in a finance-related field. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Outlook. Detail‑oriented, highly accurate, and well organized. Excellent customer service skills, with strong communication and the ability to maintain effective relations with vendors and WaterOne staff. Ability to meet deadlines and maintain quality of work under fluctuating or heavy workloads. Ability to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening and background verification in accordance with WaterOne standards. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system. Direct experience in preparing and processing vendor invoices. Experience working for a governmental entity. Experience with Microsoft Office Excel. Physical Requirements Rarely lift or move up to 5 pounds. Maintain stationary, standing, or sitting positions for several hours a day. Use computer and other office machinery. Move through elevators, stairways, ramps, and rough terrain. Work Environment Typical office setting. Tasks performed at a desk using computers, phones, printers, and filing systems. Noise level usually minimal except during infrequent field or production work. Benefits WaterOne provides a total compensation package that includes: Competitive base pay Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and LTD insurance Flexible spending account Company‑funded Cash Balance Plan Company match Defined Contribution Plan Comprehensive wellness program Educational assistance program Other benefit programs and activities Equal Opportunity Employer WaterOne is an equal‑opportunity employer and upholds a non‑discrimination policy. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, military status, or marital status. We also prohibit harassment and retaliation in the workplace and in our dealings with the public. WaterOne complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). Additional Information Work location: Hybrid, optional and as defined by Manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr WaterOne