Accounts Payable Specialist II - Detail-Driven Improver

Colonial Group; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

PCG in Lenexa, KS is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist II to join its Corporate Accounts Payable team. The role covers a broad range of AP activities in a high-volume environment, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and customer service.

Key responsibilities include researching and resolving complex vendor account and invoice issues, maintaining vendor records, supporting 1099 reporting, and performing account reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in accounts payable or a related accounting function.
• Experience with vendor compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a team in a high-volume AP environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Research and resolve complex vendor account, invoice, payment, and transaction issues.
• Respond to branch, vendor, and internal inquiries in a timely, professional, customer-focused manner.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and up to date.
• Review vendor tax documentation and support IRS reporting compliance.
• Support 1099 reporting activities, including vendor setup reviews and tax classification validation.
• Perform account reconciliations and research discrepancies to ensure accurate records.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and provide information to management as needed.
• Identify process gaps and opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and customer service in AP.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and testing related to AP processes, systems, and workflows.
• Develop and maintain accurate process documentation and SOPs for AP activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP (D365)

Invoice automation tools

Automation platforms

AI tools

Job description

PCG in Lenexa, KS is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist II to join its Corporate Accounts Payable team. The role covers a broad range of AP activities in a high-volume environment, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and customer service.

Key responsibilities include researching and resolving complex vendor account and invoice issues, maintaining vendor records, supporting 1099 reporting, and performing account reconciliations.