15 Results for Accounts Payable Specialist Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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Accounts Payable Specialist

Kansas City, KS
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a Contract position based in Kansas City, Kansas. This role focuses on maintaining accurate invoice processing, ensuring timely vendor payments, and helping keep financial records organized and current. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in accounts payable activities and is comfortable working with detailed coding, payment processing, and accounting systems such as Sage 300. Previous experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments strongly preferred. Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the system.• Assign correct general ledger and expense codes to invoices to support accurate financial reporting.• Process vendor payments through ACH transactions and scheduled check runs in accordance with payment deadlines.• Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation to support audits and internal controls.• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and outstanding issues.• Enter and update accounts payable data in Sage 300 while ensuring consistency and accuracy across records.
2026-11-11T00:00:00Z

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Kansas City, KS
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
58000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable specialist to join our team in Kansas City, Kansas and help drive accurate, timely payment operations. In this role, you will take ownership of end-to-end AP activities, support daily accounting execution, and serve as a reliable point of contact for issue resolution and process consistency. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, careful attention to detail, and experience working efficiently in a high-volume environment while following established accounting practices. Responsibilities: • Lead day-to-day accounts payable operations from invoice receipt through final payment completion. • Examine, classify, and enter a large volume of vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy and within required deadlines. • Confirm billing information, apply correct expense coding, validate matching documentation, and secure approvals before transactions are posted. • Process payables activity within Sage X3 and ensure entries are recorded properly in the accounting system. • Partner with internal locations and AP colleagues to investigate payment issues, clarify invoice discrepancies, and reach timely resolutions. • Provide guidance to team members on accounts payable procedures, system usage, and document management practices. • Reconcile supplier statements, identify open items, and follow through on outstanding variances. • Review and balance assigned general ledger accounts to support accurate financial reporting. • Maintain organized records and contribute to month-end close tasks, audit support, and other accounting assignments as needed.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Desoto, KS
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations for a paper and packaging organization in DeSoto, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage customer invoicing, apply incoming payments accurately, and maintain steady follow-up on outstanding commercial balances. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment in collections activity, and the ability to keep financial records current and organized. Responsibilities: • Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including reviewing open balances, tracking due dates, and maintaining accurate customer account records. • Apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts and invoices, ensuring payment activity is recorded correctly and on time. • Conduct commercial collections outreach through consistent follow-up with customers to resolve overdue balances and reduce aging receivables. • Prepare and process customer billing transactions while verifying that invoice details are complete, accurate, and properly documented. • Investigate payment discrepancies, short pays, and unapplied cash by coordinating with internal teams and customer contacts to reach resolution. • Perform high-volume data entry related to receivables activity, maintaining accuracy across financial records and supporting documentation. • Monitor account status and provide regular updates on collection progress, payment trends, and issues requiring escalation.
2026-11-11T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Desoto, KS
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities for a paper and packaging operation in DeSoto, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in financial data handling, and a solid understanding of vendor payment workflows. The person in this role will help keep payable processes organized, timely, and compliant while working closely with internal teams and external suppliers. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper supporting documentation before processing. • Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices and enter payment data into the accounts payable workflow. • Manage timely payment activities through ACH transactions and scheduled check runs in alignment with established deadlines. • Reconcile invoice details against purchase records or internal approvals to resolve discrepancies efficiently. • Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to answer payment questions and address outstanding issues. • Maintain organized payable records and documentation to support audits, reporting, and month-end activities. • Monitor aging items and follow up on pending approvals to help prevent delayed payments.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Team Lead

Kansas City, MO
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable team Lead to lead daily payment operations and provide guidance to a team supporting core AP activities. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate invoice processing, ensuring payments are completed on schedule, and upholding financial controls across the department. Based in Kansas City, the role works closely with internal partners and vendors to address discrepancies, support reporting cycles, and strengthen overall efficiency. We are looking for someone that loves to streamline, come with new idea on how to improve processes, and wants to grow into a manager role in the future with this fast-growing company. Comp up to $80k! Apply today for immediate consideration. Interviews are happening next week! Responsibilities:• Oversee the day-to-day workflow of accounts payable operations and provide direction, coaching, and support to AP team members.• Manage the full invoice-to-payment cycle, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within established deadlines.• Review and authorize payment activity, including check runs and ACH transactions, while maintaining adherence to company policies.• Monitor vendor accounts, investigate outstanding issues, and coordinate with internal departments to resolve discrepancies promptly.• Reconcile accounts payable balances during month-end close and help ensure financial records remain complete and accurate.• Prepare documentation and respond to requests during internal or external audits related to accounts payable activity.• Evaluate current procedures and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and control within the AP function.• Support invoice coding and payment processing activities as needed to maintain service levels in a fast-paced environment.
2026-11-09T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Overland Park, KS
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing team supporting accounting and operational activities in Overland Park, Kansas. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who combines strong financial accuracy with hands-on experience in e-commerce environments and Oracle NetSuite. The person in this role will help maintain reliable financial records, support day-to-day operational workflows, and contribute to process improvements across the business. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting activities, including transaction review, postings, and support for routine financial operations. • Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key ledgers to ensure complete and accurate reporting. • Use Oracle NetSuite to maintain financial data, monitor system activity, and support ongoing accounting workflows. • Partner with operations and e-commerce teams to align order activity, payment records, and financial results. • Investigate discrepancies in financial or transactional data and resolve issues in a timely manner. • Prepare reports and supporting documentation for month-end close and other recurring accounting deadlines. • Assist with administrative and analytical tasks tied to business operations, including updates to financial processes or system-related procedures. • Help improve internal controls, reporting consistency, and overall efficiency within accounting operations.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Kansas City, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a fast-paced, multi-entity environment in Kansas City, Missouri. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid correctly each week while meeting certified payroll and prevailing wage obligations across active projects. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with operations and project stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multiple business entities, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review imported time records, investigate discrepancies, and confirm hours, job assignments, and cost coding align with supporting totals before payroll is finalized. • Maintain payroll data such as earnings, deductions, benefit elections, garnishments, stipends, and pay differentials with a high level of precision. • Process special payroll transactions, including manual payments, off-cycle runs, and adjustments needed to correct prior payroll issues. • Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation, including WH-347 and related state forms, in accordance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements. • Verify proper wage rates, fringe allocations, and labor classifications based on project specifications and jurisdictional rules. • Support labor compliance reporting through AASHTOWare and other required agency or contractor portals, and provide documentation during audits or inquiries. • Perform regular payroll reconciliations to validate changes in pay rates, hours, deductions, taxes, and related liabilities against source records and control reports. • Maintain accurate employee, project, rate, and deduction records across payroll and operational systems, while contributing to process documentation as additional entities are brought into shared service workflows.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Lawrence, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-entity, multi-state workforce in Lawrence, Kansas. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and site leadership to maintain payroll records, support compliance obligations, and ensure employees are paid correctly each cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll systems experience, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to manage reporting, tax administration, and deduction activity in a fast-paced environment. This is a newly created role with a GROWING company and a phenomenal team! Reach out and apply today! Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities and states, including regular payroll runs, imported hours, special earnings, deductions, incentive payments, and off-cycle checks.• Review timekeeping records each pay period, coordinate with supervisors on missed punches or approval issues, and resolve exceptions before payroll is finalized.• Maintain paid time off and leave accrual structures in the payroll system and verify that employee balances remain accurate and up to date.• Oversee the payroll schedule by communicating key deadlines, cutoffs, and submission requirements to managers and operating locations.• Manage payroll system configuration such as earnings codes, deduction settings, job classifications, and entity-level setup while contributing to process enhancements.• Support payroll onboarding for newly acquired businesses by organizing employee data conversion, tax setup, deduction mapping, and parallel payroll validation.• Handle payroll tax administration by establishing state and local accounts, monitoring rates, reconciling filings, and responding to agency inquiries or notices.• Process garnishments, child support withholdings, and tax levies in accordance with applicable laws, while coordinating required communication with employees and agencies.• Prepare payroll-related reports for Finance and HR, including journal entry support, labor allocation details, accrual documentation, year-end reporting, compliance filings, and audit requests.• Reconcile benefit deductions and carrier invoices, assist with open enrollment updates, and process retirement plan contribution remittances accurately and on time.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Kansas City, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff/Sr Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening month-end processes, and partnering with internal teams to ensure reliable reporting. The role offers an opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions while helping keep financial data organized, timely, and audit-ready. Responsibilities:• Prepare and record journal entries to support routine accounting activity and month-end close requirements.• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, correcting discrepancies, and ensuring financial data is properly classified.• Complete account reconciliations on a regular basis and investigate variances to keep balances accurate and fully supported.• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by organizing schedules and meeting reporting deadlines.• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze financial information, track account activity, and develop supporting workpapers.• Partner with colleagues across departments to gather documentation, resolve accounting questions, and improve reporting accuracy.• Review financial records for completeness and compliance with internal accounting standards and established procedures.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Overland Park, KS
remote
Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Health Sciences organization in Overland Park, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to core financial activities in a fast-paced environment with substantial transaction volume. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, accuracy in financial processing, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and reporting integrity. Responsibilities:• Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records across assigned accounts.• Manage high-volume invoice activity with close attention to coding, approvals, and documentation standards.• Track prepaid assets and allocate expenses appropriately over the applicable accounting periods.• Calculate and post depreciation and related expense entries for fixed assets in accordance with company policy.• Reconcile account balances, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues to support accurate month-end close activities.• Partner with internal teams to improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting workflows and transaction processing
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Kansas City, MO
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Temporary to Hire
24.738 - 28.644 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Kansas City, Missouri on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a dependable close process, and working across core accounting functions in a hands-on environment. The role offers exposure to key balance sheet areas and broader general ledger activity while contributing to a high-quality accounting operation. Responsibilities: • Prepare and post month-end journal entries across payroll, prepaid items, accrued obligations, and fixed asset activity while meeting close deadlines. • Complete detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to help ensure the accuracy of the general ledger. • Review unresolved goods received not invoiced balances, identify root causes, and coordinate follow-up to clear outstanding items. • Support annual compliance reporting by preparing property tax renditions and required 1099 filings. • Maintain accounting records related to fixed assets, including updates, classifications, and supporting schedules. • Assist with bank and balance sheet reconciliations and contribute to day-to-day general ledger maintenance. • Learn and effectively use accounting systems required for financial processing and reporting. • Provide additional support to the accounting team on departmental tasks and special assignments as needed.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Lenexa, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas. This role supports core accounting operations with a strong focus on accurate financial reporting, month-end close activities, reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset for improving processes and strengthening internal controls. Come join a GROWING company that has no plans on slowing down! Comp up to $105k + bonus and exceptional benefits! Responsibilities:• Drive timely month-end close activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries and ensuring financial records are complete and accurate.• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, investigate supporting subledger activity, and resolve outstanding discrepancies within established deadlines.• Administer and enhance the quarterly incentive accounting process by coordinating with HR and business leaders, calculating payouts, recording entries, and supporting statement preparation.• Oversee lease accounting activities under ASC 842, including maintaining lease records, preparing related entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting lease accounting system accuracy.• Support annual audit and tax preparation by assembling schedules, responding to requests, and organizing underlying financial documentation.• Evaluate accounting workflows for control effectiveness, document procedures, and lead efforts to improve internal controls and process consistency.• Collaborate with department leadership on automation, efficiency initiatives, cross-training, special projects, and resolution of accounting system issues affecting data integrity.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Kingsville, MO
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for a growing organization in Warrensburg, Missouri. This role will play a key part in the monthly close process, balance sheet integrity, and day-to-day ledger activity. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage reconciliations and journal activity with consistency and accuracy. Responsibilities:• Lead recurring close activities by preparing and reviewing entries, validating supporting documentation, and helping ensure timely completion of monthly accounting deadlines.• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity accurately and investigating variances or unusual balances that require follow-up.• Prepare journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions while ensuring proper classification and compliance with accounting standards.• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis and resolve discrepancies through research, documentation, and coordination with internal stakeholders.• Perform bank reconciliations to confirm cash activity, identify outstanding items, and clear differences in a timely manner.• Support financial accuracy by analyzing account activity, monitoring trends, and recommending corrections when inconsistencies are identified.• Assist with reporting needs by organizing accounting records and providing schedules that support management review and audit readiness.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Overland Park, KS
remote
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing finance team. This position is ideal for someone who takes ownership, enjoys digging into complex accounting issues, and is comfortable using technology to improve efficiency. The right candidate will bring strong expertise in core accounting processes, contribute to a collaborative remote-first environment, and support accurate financial reporting through hands-on problem solving. We are looking for someone with a mix of public and industry that can work in a fast paced where problem solving is highly valued! This role offer a strong comp and benefits package including remote work, flexible time off, and 100% employer paid benefits. Please reach apply today to learn more! Responsibilities:• Lead key activities tied to the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and reliable.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining accuracy across the general ledger and related supporting schedules.• Perform detailed account and bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation, validating balances, and assisting with requests from internal and external stakeholders.• Partner with finance leadership on special projects, process improvements, and analyses that strengthen accounting operations.• Take an active role in identifying inefficiencies and recommending practical solutions that improve reporting and workflow consistency.• Work closely with team members on day-to-day accounting needs while helping elevate more complex responsibilities within the function.• Utilize advanced Excel capabilities and adapt quickly to accounting technology, including AI-enabled tools and Sage Intacct workflows where applicable.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Non-Profit Staff Accountant

Kansas City, MO
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Temporary / Contract
31.9675 - 37.015 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Non-Profit Staff Accountant to support financial operations for a mission-driven organization. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage day-to-day transactional work, maintain accurate records, and contribute to reliable financial reporting. The role partners with internal teams to strengthen accounting processes, support grant-related activity, and help ensure compliance with nonprofit standards and funding requirements. Responsibilities: • Maintain complete and accurate accounting records by overseeing daily entries across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the general ledger. • Reconcile bank activity and balance sheet accounts on a routine basis to support timely and accurate month-end reporting. • Administer invoicing and cash application activities, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on aging balances when needed. • Process vendor payments, review payable documentation for accuracy, and keep supplier records organized and current. • Prepare journal entries and assist with monthly and annual close activities to ensure financial data is properly recorded. • Produce requested financial analyses and operational reports for finance leadership and other internal stakeholders. • Partner with grant and program teams to prepare billing support, funding documentation, and reports tied to restricted or grant-funded activity. • Help maintain audit-ready files, document accounting procedures, and support compliance with nonprofit accounting rules and applicable grant regulations. • Collaborate across departments to improve workflows, identify efficiencies, and provide financial information for management and board-level reporting.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

15 results for Accounts Payable Specialist in Kansas City, MO