Accounts Payable Coordinator

LHH; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

A staffing agency is assisting in the search for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Overland Park, KS. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of accounts payable experience or a Bachelor's in Accounting with relevant internship experience. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable data and reconciling ledgers. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401K plan. Compensation starts at $50,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or related accounting.
• Strong background in managing high volumes of invoices.
• Ability to understand compliance issues around accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, recording accounts payable data.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly spreadsheets for payment review.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Experience with automated payment solutions

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

LHH is assisting with a search for an Accounts Payable Specialist for a client in Overland Park, KS. This position will working on-site with pay starting at $50,000 and going up based on experience. Our ideal candidate will have at least 1-3 years of accounts payable experience AND/OR Bachelor’s in Accounting with an internship and looking to start their career. Read below for additional details!

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Prepare weekly spreadsheet to facilitate review and selection of weekly payments
• Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)
• Prepare bi-weekly spreadsheet to facilitate review of accounts receivable
• Reconcile accounts receivable credits and past dues
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounts Payable Department

Requirements

• At least 1-3 years of accounts payable (or related corporate accounting & administration experience).
• Bachelors in Accounting preferred
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, and possess strong organizational skills.
• Proven experience with automated and electronic payment solutions for A/P.
• Proven experience managing a high volume of invoices and superior organization skills.

Benefits

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.

Does this description meet your preferences and qualifications? For immediate consideration apply now at www.lhh.com with your resume in a Word document! Also apply if you are interested in other accounting openings in the Kansas City Metro Area.