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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$44,848 / year median in Kansas
-1% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team in Overland Park, Kansas on a Contract basis. This role is suited for someone who brings a strong work ethic, stays adaptable when priorities shift, and approaches challenges with a constructive mindset. The position supports day-to-day payables activity, including invoice handling, payment processing, and accurate record maintenance. Success in this role requires comfort working with Oracle, basic Excel skills, and Concur while managing multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately to support timely payment processing
- Manage check run activities and help ensure outgoing payments are completed according to schedule
- Maintain organized accounts payable records and verify documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Use Oracle, Concur, and basic Excel tools to process transactions and track payment activity
- Respond to invoice and payment-related questions from internal teams and external vendors clearly and courteously
- Adjust quickly to changing priorities and provide support across different accounts payable tasks as business needs evolve
- Assist with reconciliation and issue resolution by identifying discrepancies and following through to completion