On-Site Accounts Payable Specialist: Precision & Collaboration

Kent; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Worldwide Shared Services in Muscatine, IA is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who excels at accuracy and organization. You will handle vendor invoices, payments, and related reconciliations, supporting month-end close and financial reporting.

The role requires an associate degree in accounting (or related) and at least three years of AP experience, with strong Excel and ERP proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across teams while protecting confidential information.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in accounts payable or related accounting function preferred.
• Experience working with ERP, accounting, or financial management systems preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, spreadsheets, and reporting functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, invoice coding, and payment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper approvals, accurate account coding, and appropriate sales/use tax treatment.
• Process, distribute, and reconcile vendor payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting records, including invoices and supporting documentation.
• Prepare miscellaneous invoices, accounting documentation, journal entries, and account reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with month-end close activities, financial reporting, and sales/use tax filings.
• Track, distribute, and maintain capital expenditure requests and related documentation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment or invoice discrepancies.
• Support accounting operations through report preparation, spreadsheet maintenance, process improvements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel advanced

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Kent Worldwide Shared Services in Muscatine, IA is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who excels at accuracy and organization. You will handle vendor invoices, payments, and related reconciliations, supporting month-end close and financial reporting.

The role requires an associate degree in accounting (or related) and at least three years of AP experience, with strong Excel and ERP proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across teams while protecting confidential information.