Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Kansas City, Missouri. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong payables experience, sharp Excel skills, and a solid grasp of day-to-day accounting support. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records by managing invoice processing, employee expenses, and card activity while working closely with internal teams to keep transactions organized and timely.

Responsibilities:

• Review and process vendor invoices by verifying details against purchase orders and supporting documentation before submitting for payment.
• Reconcile corporate credit card activity and resolve discrepancies to ensure complete and accurate monthly records.
• Audit and process employee expense submissions in accordance with company policies and required approvals.
• Support accounts payable operations by coding transactions appropriately and maintaining accurate entries within the general ledger structure.
• Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to analyze payment data, track variances, and prepare reporting for the accounting team.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to research outstanding items, clarify billing questions, and resolve payment issues efficiently.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation to support audits, reporting needs, and internal controls. Requirements
• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical experience matching invoices to purchase orders and handling high-volume payment processing.
• Background in credit card reconciliation and employee expense report review.
• Working knowledge of general ledger concepts and accurate transaction coding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP; candidates with strong Excel skills and related accounting knowledge may be trainable in some processes.
• Experience using expense management tools such as Concur is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.

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