Accounts Payable Specialist
Overland Park, KS | $25-30 per hour
LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a company in the Johnson County area that is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. This individual will play an important role in maintaining vendor relationships, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounts payable experience, including high-volume invoice processing, and will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced accounting environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process and accurately code vendor invoices, ensuring proper approvals and documentation
- Perform 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation
- Prepare and process vendor payments, including ACH, checks, and electronic payments
- Maintain vendor accounts and respond to invoice and payment inquiries
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, credits, and outstanding balances
- Reconcile vendor statements and assist with AP aging reviews
- Maintain accurate records within the company’s ERP/accounting system
- Assist with month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations and accrual support
- Maintain vendor documentation and assist with 1099 reporting
- Partner with accounting, purchasing, operations, and other departments to ensure invoices are processed accurately and efficiently
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- 2+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
- Experience processing invoices in a moderate to high-volume environment
- Strong understanding of AP processes, invoice coding, reconciliations, and payment processing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic lookups
- Experience working within an ERP or accounting system
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal partners
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is a plus
Pay Details: $25.00 to $29.00 per hour
Search managed by: Claire Grossman
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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