Accounts Payable Specialist — Payments & Journal Entries

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

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.