ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Jackson; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Jackson County seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage payment processing, documentation, and reconciliation. You will handle check distribution, file maintenance, and respond to payment inquiries, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of all accounts payable tasks.

The role requires an Associate’s degree and two years of AP experience, with a typing speed of 30 wpm. This full-time position is based in Kansas City, MO, within the Finance & Purchasing department.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of progressively responsible work experience in accounts payable.
• Typing speed minimum 30 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Process and/or approve payment documents and resolve discrepancies prior to payment.
• Distribute checks, file payment documentation, and provide payment information upon request.
• Enter and post journal entries; maintain journal entry records; post payments and resolve discrepancies; maintain voided checks.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

## ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALISTApplylocations: Kansas City, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102751It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.***Department:** Finance & Purchasing**Grade:** 140**Salary:** $20.60**Job Duties:*** Responsible for the processing and/or approving payment documents and resolving discrepancies prior to payment.* Responsible for distributing checks, filing payment documentation, and providing payment information upon request.* Enters and posts journal entries; maintains journal entry records; enters/approves/posts various types of payments and resolving discrepancies prior to payment; and maintains voided checks.**Minimum Qualifications:*** Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Two years of progressively responsible work experience in accounts payable.* Must be able to type, minimum of 30 wpm.* Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.*If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!*### Jackson CountyThe associates of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of one team, sharing a common goal - serving the citizens of Jackson County. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work! We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!