Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist – Growth, On-Site KC

SpecChem, LLC.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Community Involvement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Team events

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Job summary

SpecChem, LLC. is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our on-site team at the Kansas City, MO headquarters.

The role focuses on AR and AP duties, data integrity, and collaboration with multiple departments to drive accurate financial processes. The ideal candidate has 3+ years accounting experience, familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or SAP Business One a plus), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience (Preferred).
• Familiar with accounting for multiple related companies, multiple divisions/departments, and consolidations. A background in industrial distribution and/or manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or SAP Business One is a plus).
• Advanced to Expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel).
• Strong ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with employees in all departments and functions.

Responsibilities

• Review bank deposit activity each morning using online banking. This includes downloading all supporting data for ACH deposits, credit card receipts, lockbox receipts, and wire transfers.
• Record deposits in the system (apply to A/R and other miscellaneous receipts).
• Note and research any discrepancies in amounts paid versus billed.
• Prepare manual deposits from checks received in the mail.
• Maintain client information in the system (address changes, sales tax status, etc.).
• Field phone calls and emails from customers with account questions.
• Run plant level AR Aging reports and assist with the collections process.
• Review vendor invoices – verify materials billed matches PO amounts and receiving receipts.
• Enter invoices in the system, date-stamp and file in vendor files.
• Review freight bills and distribute to appropriate personnel for approval before entering in the system.
• Prepare weekly check runs.
• Field phone calls and emails from vendors with account questions.
• Review monthly vendor statements and keep reconciled.
• Maintain vendor master files for accurate addresses and contact information.
• Prepare credit applications for vendors.
• Assist in researching invoicing discrepancies.
• Aid in developing process efficiencies related to AR and AP.
• Record journal entries as needed.
• Update various workpapers to reconcile general ledger account balances.
• Assist with month end closing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

People skills

Innovative thinker

Team player

Tools

SAP

SAP Business One

Excel

Job description

SpecChem, LLC. is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our on-site team at the Kansas City, MO headquarters.

The role focuses on AR and AP duties, data integrity, and collaboration with multiple departments to drive accurate financial processes. The ideal candidate has 3+ years accounting experience, familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or SAP Business One a plus), and strong Excel skills.