Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage high volume accounts payable processing activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Review, reconcile, and match purchase orders, invoices, and receipts to ensure proper payment authorization and processing
  • Process vendor invoices and resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, approvals, and supporting documentation
  • Maintain accurate accounts payable records and ensure transactions are properly recorded within the ERP system
  • Partner with procurement, finance, and operational teams to resolve invoice and purchase order issues
  • Monitor invoice workflows and payment schedules to ensure timely vendor payments
  • Assist with month end close activities including account reconciliations and reporting support
  • Maintain vendor records and support vendor onboarding and maintenance activities
  • Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy within accounts payable operations
  • Support audit requests and maintain documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures

 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Review and process a high volume of invoices in a fast paced environment
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment exceptions
  • Process vendor payments and ensure compliance with established payment terms
  • Communicate with vendors regarding invoice status, payment inquiries, and account reconciliation matters
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to obtain approvals and supporting documentation
  • Utilize Oracle or other ERP systems to process transactions, maintain records, and generate reports
  • Track invoice queues and prioritize workloads to meet processing deadlines
  • Maintain organized electronic and physical documentation for accounts payable transactions
  • Support month end reporting and reconciliation activities

 

Preferred Experience and Attributes

  • 3+ years of accounts payable experience in a high volume processing environment
  • Experience matching purchase orders, invoices, and receipts within an accounts payable function
  • Experience utilizing Oracle or other enterprise ERP systems for accounts payable processing
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, invoice workflows, and payment procedures
  • Experience supporting procurement and purchasing related activities
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and drive resolution independently
  • Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities and improve processes
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications preferred
  • Experience working in large corporate or enterprise environments preferred
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