Accounts Payable Specialist: Detail-Driven & Collaborative

Federal Protection; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Protection seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist for a full-time, in-person role at our Springfield, Missouri office. You will support the Accounts Payable function under supervision, handling invoice processing, data entry, reimbursement processing, and check runs while maintaining organized records.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of office experience, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Two to three years of experience in an office environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Accounts Payable functions and related activities.
• Process, post, and verify invoices, receipts, credit claims, refunds, interest charges, and similar accounting records.
• Review and reconcile vendor statements to ensure accurate account balances.
• Enter invoice and purchase order information accurately and timely.
• Process employee expense reimbursements.
• Assist with check runs and payment processing activities.
• Complete Accounts Receivable collection activities as needed, including follow-up inquiries and references to collections when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Prepare and generate regular and special reports as requested.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Sage accounting software

Job description

Federal Protection seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist for a full-time, in-person role at our Springfield, Missouri office. You will support the Accounts Payable function under supervision, handling invoice processing, data entry, reimbursement processing, and check runs while maintaining organized records.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of office experience, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a team environment.