ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Jackson County, Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County, Missouri's Finance & Purchasing department is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to process and approve payment documents and resolve discrepancies before payments are issued.

You will also distribute checks, file payment records, and provide payment information on request; you'll enter and post journal entries and maintain related records, including voided checks. An Associate's degree and 2 years' AP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of progressively responsible 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Typing 30 wpm

Background check required

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

It'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!