We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to provide onsite accounting leadership in Blue Springs, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will help maintain smooth day-to-day financial operations, support a small accounting team, and keep reporting activities on track during an interim coverage period. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach, and the ability to create stability in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting activities and provide practical guidance to a small onsite team across core finance operations.<br>• Manage the month-end close cycle, ensuring entries are completed accurately and deadlines are achieved.<br>• Monitor general ledger activity, research discrepancies, and maintain reliable financial records.<br>• Prepare and review balance sheet and bank reconciliations to support accurate account balances.<br>• Contribute to financial reporting by organizing schedules, validating data, and assisting with supporting documentation.<br>• Partner with staff handling payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to resolve issues and keep workflows moving efficiently.<br>• Develop journal entries and analyze account activity to improve accuracy and strengthen overall accounting controls.<br>• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and introduce practical improvements that support consistency and efficiency.
<p>We are seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant for an organization in Lenexa, KS that will play an integral role in daily accounting operations, covering a range of responsibilities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities. Key duties include reviewing and processing vendor invoices with correct general ledger coding, ensuring proper authorization, and timely data entry in QuickBooks. The position is expected to maintain organized vendor files with complete W-9 documentation, manage both the accounts payable inbox and vendor communications, and prepare weekly payment runs by check, ACH, or wire, while promptly reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies as they arise. If you or someone you know is looking for a rapidly growing company that is PE owned with opportunity to grow as the company grows in a Senior Accountant capacity in a thriving industry, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details! </p><p><br></p><p>This role also generates and distributes customer invoices, accurately records and applies incoming payments to the appropriate accounts, and keeps the AR aging report up to date. Responsibilities include following up on past-due balances, communicating with clients to address outstanding payments, processing credit memos, and supporting collections activities by escalating delinquent accounts where necessary.</p><p><br></p><p>Additionally, this position supports the month-end close by preparing and recording journal entries, performing reconciliations for key accounts such as bank, AP, AR, and accruals, promptly investigating reconciling items, and working with the team to complete monthly financial reports and close-related adjustments, including accruals and prepaid amortization. Collaboration within the accounting team is essential for meeting reporting deadlines and ensuring the timely delivery of accurate financial information.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for a Contract position based in Lenexa, Kansas. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring balance sheet integrity. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of general ledger accounting, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly close activities by preparing, reviewing, and finalizing accounting records within established timelines.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity accurately and ensuring supporting documentation is complete.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate analysis, backup, and adherence to accounting standards.<br>• Perform account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations regularly to confirm cash activity and investigate outstanding items.<br>• Review financial data for accuracy and consistency, escalating issues and recommending corrective actions when needed.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, clarify transactions, and support day-to-day accounting needs.
We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support financial operations for a manufacturing-focused organization in Ottawa, Kansas. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys analyzing production costs, improving reporting accuracy, and partnering with colleagues across departments. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in cost accounting and can contribute to a team-oriented environment with strong attention to detail.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze production expenses, material usage, and labor costs to provide accurate cost data for business decisions.<br>• Maintain and review standard costing information to help ensure inventory and product costing remain current and reliable.<br>• Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses, identifying trends and explaining significant differences from expectations.<br>• Partner with operations, finance, and other internal teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and margin improvement efforts.<br>• Assist with inventory valuation, reconciliations, and month-end close activities related to manufacturing accounting.<br>• Evaluate cost drivers within the production environment and recommend practical opportunities for greater efficiency and control.<br>• Support financial reporting by ensuring manufacturing-related transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
<p>Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who enjoys turning numbers into insights? We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our manufacturing team and play a key role in analyzing product costs, improving margins and supporting smarter business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work cross-functionally with operations, inventory and finance leaders in a fast-paced environment where your work will have a direct impact on performance.</p><p>If you enjoy digging into data, identifying trends and helping a business operate more efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze raw materials, labor and overhead costs to support accurate product costing</li><li>Maintain and update standard costs, bills of materials and inventory-related data</li><li>Monitor manufacturing variances and provide reporting on cost trends and performance</li><li>Assist with month-end close, inventory reconciliations and financial reporting activities</li><li>Partner with production, operations and supply chain teams to improve cost visibility</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and margin analysis</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement and stronger controls</li><li>Help ensure accuracy in inventory valuation and manufacturing accounting processes</li><li>Assist with audits and provide documentation related to cost accounting and inventory</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Collections Specialist to support a growing team in Kansas City, Kansas area. This is a Long-term Contract position that requires working onsite five days each week and offers the potential for continued opportunity based on performance. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, follow up on outstanding balances, and contribute to day-to-day accounting operations with a strong focus on organization and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage outbound collections efforts by contacting customers regarding past-due balances and documenting follow-up activity accurately.</p><p>• Apply payments, reconcile account details, and help maintain current and accurate accounts receivable records.</p><p>• Review customer accounts to identify overdue items, resolve discrepancies, and support timely payment processing.</p><p>• Assist with routine accounting tasks, including record updates, report preparation, and financial data entry.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams to research billing questions and support effective resolution of account issues.</p><p>• Monitor aging reports and prioritize collection activity to improve recovery of outstanding receivables.</p><p>• Support onsite administrative and accounting operations while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail</p>
We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to lead core reporting activities within the corporate accounting and finance function in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will oversee the preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables, support timely month-end close activities, and provide analytical insight into company results. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to improve reporting processes while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the financial reporting team in managing accounting activities related to operating expenses, intercompany matters, corporate allocations, investments, and general ledger reporting.<br>• Oversee the monthly close process by reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, overhead analyses, and accounts payable adjustments to ensure complete and accurate financial results.<br>• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements, including analysis of variances, account movements, and overall business performance.<br>• Assess accounting treatment for business activity and confirm transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger in accordance with applicable standards and company policy.<br>• Coordinate audit support by reviewing schedules and documentation, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring deadlines for year-end reporting are met.<br>• Research accounting guidance and implement updated procedures, disclosures, and reporting practices to align with generally accepted accounting principles.<br>• Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, resolve reporting issues, and support ongoing training and performance development.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders on ad hoc financial reporting, special projects, departmental planning, and policy or process enhancements.<br>• Support the team’s participation in testing activities related to system patches and upgrades when reporting processes are affected.
We are looking for a Full Charge Bookkeeper to support day-to-day financial operations in Missouri. This position is ideal for someone who can oversee core bookkeeping functions with accuracy, maintain dependable financial records, and keep payroll and payables processes running smoothly. The right candidate will be comfortable working independently while also partnering effectively with legal and office staff in a busy work environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer payroll on a semi-monthly schedule and help ensure all wage and tax reporting activities are completed accurately and on time.<br>• Oversee incoming and outgoing payments by tracking receivables, preparing vendor disbursements, and resolving routine account discrepancies.<br>• Reconcile bank activity and financial accounts regularly to support accurate reporting and strong cash management.<br>• Maintain well-organized accounting documentation and ensure bookkeeping practices align with applicable financial and legal industry standards.<br>• Prepare, update, and review financial records in QuickBooks to support daily operations and internal visibility into account activity.<br>• Coordinate with legal and administrative staff to address billing, payment, and accounting questions in a timely and courteous manner.<br>• Contribute to special assignments and additional accounting-related tasks as business needs evolve.
<p>We are looking for an Audit Manager - Public to join a growing public accounting team in Kansas. This role is suited for a CPA with a strong background in assurance work who can lead audit engagements, guide staff, and build trusted client relationships. The ideal candidate brings solid public accounting experience, sound technical judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality financial and compliance audits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and oversee audit engagements from planning through final delivery, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timely completion.</p><p>• Manage client relationships by serving as a key point of contact, addressing questions, and presenting audit findings clearly and effectively.</p><p>• Review financial statements, workpapers, and supporting documentation to confirm compliance with applicable accounting and audit standards.</p><p>• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff by assigning work, providing feedback, and supporting ongoing growth.</p><p>• Assess risk areas and design audit approaches that respond effectively to client operations, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate engagement timelines, budgets, and resources to maintain efficiency while meeting client service expectations.</p><p>• Collaborate with firm leadership on engagement strategy, issue resolution, and opportunities to strengthen assurance services.</p><p>• Support compliance-focused audit activities and help maintain consistent application of firm methodology and audit standards.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join a team in Overland Park, Kansas on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist with strong expertise in external reporting, technical accounting deliverables, and public company filing standards. The successful candidate will help drive accurate, timely financial reporting while supporting critical reporting cycles and documentation through Workiva.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual external financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable reporting standards.<br>• Manage SEC filing activities, coordinating schedules, supporting documentation, and final deliverables for required submissions.<br>• Oversee the development of earnings per share calculations and related disclosures, confirming alignment with reported financial results.<br>• Produce annual financial reporting materials, including footnotes and supporting schedules, for internal review and external filing purposes.<br>• Use Workiva to organize reporting content, maintain documentation links, and streamline collaboration across the reporting process.<br>• Partner with accounting and finance stakeholders to gather data, validate reporting inputs, and resolve issues affecting published results.<br>• Review disclosures and presentation formats to improve clarity, consistency, and adherence to regulatory expectations.<br>• Support special financial reporting projects and process updates tied to evolving business or compliance needs.
We are looking for a Finance Manager to join a growing organization. This role is well suited for someone in finance who can turn complex financial information into clear business insights and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical depth, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to evaluate performance trends that influence operational and financial outcomes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop financial models and forecasting tools to support budgeting, long-range planning, and business performance evaluations.<br>• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, then present practical recommendations to leadership.<br>• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and variance analyses that translate key metrics into actionable insights.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess business initiatives, improve financial visibility, and support strategic planning efforts.<br>• Review financial results for accuracy and alignment with accounting guidance, internal policies, and organizational objectives.<br>• Use data analysis techniques and emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools where appropriate, to improve reporting quality and decision support.<br>• Evaluate profitability, cost drivers, and resource allocation to help leadership prioritize investments and operational improvements.
<p>We are looking for a Financial Accounting Manager (Technology) to support finance operations and technology-driven reporting in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes while partnering with operational and business stakeholders. The role is well suited for someone who can connect finance, systems, and project execution to improve decision-making and maintain strong process discipline.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead finance technology initiatives that improve reporting accuracy, streamline operational workflows, and support business objectives.</p><p>• Partner with finance, engineering, and cross-functional teams to develop forecasts, analyze performance trends, and deliver meaningful financial insights.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial reports using tools such as Excel, Oracle, and PowerPoint for leadership review.</p><p>• Establish and reinforce policies, controls, and best practices that support compliant and efficient financial operations.</p><p>• Coordinate training and knowledge-sharing efforts so teams can effectively use financial systems, reporting tools, and related processes.</p><p>• Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and business partners to align financial data, reporting needs, and project priorities.</p><p>• Manage projects tied to finance operations, including planning timelines, monitoring progress, and resolving issues that affect delivery.</p><p>• Support credit-related analysis, operational reporting, and materials-handling financial oversight where business needs require it.</p>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee core financial operations and guide the North America finance function in Overland Park, Kansas. This Long-term Contract position is suited for a hands-on individual who can combine strategic insight with day-to-day execution across reporting, planning, and analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership capability and a proven ability to support business performance through accurate financial management and forward-looking recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close process to ensure timely, accurate financial results and well-supported account reconciliations.<br>• Lead financial reporting activities for the North America business, delivering clear insights to support operational and executive decision-making.<br>• Build and refine forecasting models that help evaluate performance trends, risks, and future business scenarios.<br>• Partner with senior stakeholders to analyze financial results, explain variances, and recommend actions that improve outcomes.<br>• Oversee budgeting and planning activities, aligning financial expectations with business objectives and market conditions.<br>• Manage and mentor members of the regional finance team while promoting accountability, consistency, and strong financial controls.<br>• Provide high-level financial analysis to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and overall business planning.
<p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader to guide financial performance and support business growth with a dynamic manufacturing company in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will oversee planning, reporting, cash management, and compliance while partnering closely with commercial and operational teams to improve decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in FP& A and commercial finance, along with the leadership skills to strengthen processes, controls, and team capability. If you or someone you know is interested in this VP, Finance position, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Shape financial direction by creating strategies that support growth, profitability, and broader business objectives.</p><p>• Lead the budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, and longer-range planning activities, including alignment between operational plans and financial expectations.</p><p>• Assess results across products, customers, and sales channels to highlight performance trends and recommend actions that improve margin and efficiency.</p><p>• Deliver clear financial updates, analysis, and presentations for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities and financial reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with group and local statutory requirements.</p><p>• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital reviews, and periodic reforecasts to improve liquidity planning and overall cash performance.</p><p>• Direct tax reporting and compliance activities while supporting initiatives that strengthen cross-border tax outcomes and broader global tax efforts.</p><p>• Partner with teams across sales, marketing, and supply chain to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business decisions.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls, improve data quality, reduce process inefficiencies, and guide the finance team through ongoing operational improvements.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop finance staff by setting clear expectations and building a collaborative, high-performing team environment.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead key receivables operations for a shared services team in Kansas City, Missouri. This role oversees billing, cash application, collections, and month-end activities while guiding a small team and helping maintain efficient, accurate workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead daily accounts receivable operations, providing direction to billing and AR staff to ensure timely and accurate execution of core processes.<br>• Oversee project account setup in coordination with internal partners, offering recommendations to support accurate billing and contract alignment.<br>• Manage invoicing activity, credit and debit memo processing, collections follow-up, and the proper application of customer payments.<br>• Review transaction batches before posting and monitor month-end close tasks to confirm all invoices, adjustments, and payments are fully recorded.<br>• Prepare and distribute recurring aging reports to plant finance teams, including final aging schedules as part of the monthly close cycle.<br>• Reconcile volume activity and related system records, resolve suspended or incomplete items, and verify discrepancies are addressed promptly.<br>• Investigate billing or receivables issues, identify root causes, and work cross-functionally with finance, sales, and operations to implement effective solutions.<br>• Track adjustments and open issues through designated workflow tools, follow through on outstanding items, and ensure timely resolution.<br>• Process credit card transactions as needed, establish clear expectations for direct reports, and support onboarding and training for new team members.<br>• Partner with shared services leadership to strengthen policies, maintain compliance with company requirements, and support ongoing process improvements.
We are looking for a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to join a high-performing Finance Technology team in Kansas City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to support finance systems, partner with business stakeholders, and help shape scalable solutions that improve operational effectiveness across key financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong business analysis experience, a collaborative approach, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical system and process improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze finance-related workflows and gather detailed business needs to support system improvements and functional design decisions.<br>• Partner with stakeholders, end users, and cross-functional teams to evaluate current challenges and define effective future-state processes across core finance areas.<br>• Recommend solutions that align operational requirements with governance, reporting, and compliance expectations.<br>• Contribute to process planning initiatives by identifying dependencies, integration considerations, and opportunities for automation within financial systems.<br>• Support test planning and execution by helping develop scenarios, validating outcomes, and documenting issues for resolution.<br>• Assist with training preparation and user readiness efforts, including feedback on materials and support during rollout activities.<br>• Participate in deployment coordination and go-live planning to help ensure smooth adoption of finance technology changes.<br>• Respond effectively to shifting priorities, emerging business needs, and evolving project scope with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team. This position will play a key role in planning, reporting, and business performance analysis, helping leaders make informed financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical capability, sharp analytical thinking, and the ability to contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the development of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities.</p><p>• Prepare recurring financial reports and present clear insights on operating results, trends, and business performance.</p><p>• Conduct detailed variance reviews to explain differences between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.</p><p>• Build and refine financial models that support planning, decision-making, and scenario analysis.</p><p>• Deliver ad hoc analysis for leadership to evaluate opportunities, risks, and operational outcomes.</p><p>• Gather and interpret large data sets using effective data analysis techniques to identify meaningful business insights.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve the accuracy and usefulness of financial information.</p><p>• Support integration-related financial activities, including analysis, reporting alignment, and ongoing performance tracking.We’re seeking a hands-on Operational Finance Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, KPI analysis, and strategic decision support for a growing construction and manufacturing organization. This role partners closely with finance and operations leadership to deliver insights that improve profitability, drive performance, and support key business decisions.</p><p>The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-focused, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment. This person should be comfortable with change, acquisitions, evolving systems, and solving problems independently with minimal direction.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning</li><li>Build financial models for profitability, pricing, growth, and capital planning</li><li>Perform variance analysis and deliver actionable recommendations</li><li>Prepare management reports, dashboards, and executive reporting packages</li><li>Develop and track KPIs across construction and manufacturing operations</li><li>Analyze project profitability, labor productivity, backlog, throughput, and margin trends</li><li>Improve reporting, dashboards, data models, and financial processes</li><li>Support system enhancements, acquisition integrations, and process standardization</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with finance and operations leaders on strategic initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Revenue Audit Leader to guide the audit function and align departmental performance with the organization’s broader financial and operational objectives. This role will oversee audit activities tied to billing, collections, ledger accuracy, and reporting while building strong partnerships across leadership and finance. The ideal candidate brings sound business judgment, a hands-on management style, and the ability to improve controls, reporting, and team performance in a fast-moving environment. Reach out to Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 for more info! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the audit department’s overall strategy and daily execution, ensuring work supports company goals and operational priorities.</p><p>• Oversee audit-related activity connected to billing, collections, general ledger transactions, and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Create, refine, and enforce policies, procedures, and control frameworks that strengthen bill audit operations.</p><p>• Partner closely with finance leadership, including the controller, to maintain compliance standards and consistent departmental practices.</p><p>• Prepare, coordinate, and review recurring financial and audit reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</p><p>• Resolve client audit discrepancies and guide the team in addressing exceptions in a timely and thorough manner.</p><p>• Drive efficiency initiatives, including automated processing improvements, to increase productivity and reduce manual effort.</p><p>• Collaborate with executive stakeholders and cross-functional partners to support planning, performance analysis, and operational decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Direct all audit department operations, including oversight of general ledger transactions and audit reporting</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain policies and systems related to billing and revenue management </li><li>Partner closely with the Controller to ensure compliance and alignment across the department</li><li>Support senior leadership with financial planning, reporting, and analysis of revenue and cost drivers</li><li>Coordinate and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting</li><li>Oversee and manage client audit exceptions</li><li>Collaborate regularly with executive leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff </li><li>Oversee all workflow through the department </li><li>Consistent Performance Reviews </li></ul><p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong independent judgment with the ability to work with limited supervision</li><li>Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively across teams while also working independently</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume AP function supporting a large-scale agriculture organization in Kansas City, Kansas. This role oversees daily operations, guides a lean team through shifting priorities, and helps maintain accurate, timely payment processing across significant annual spend. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound knowledge of end-to-end payables, and experience working within a large enterprise resource planning environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day activities of the accounts payable team, providing leadership to eight permanent employees and two contract specialists.<br>• Oversee invoice processing for a high-volume corporate payables operation handling approximately 200,000 invoices annually tied to substantial company spending.<br>• Review and approve invoice coding practices to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and aligned with internal financial controls.<br>• Manage payment execution activities, including check disbursements and ACH transactions, while maintaining timeliness and accuracy.<br>• Balance staffing coverage and workflow priorities across a lean team to keep operations running smoothly during absences and peak periods.<br>• Monitor performance, resolve escalated payment issues, and drive consistent service levels across the AP function.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support process effectiveness within the payables cycle.<br>• Utilize SAP or a comparable large-scale ERP system to manage AP operations, reporting, and process oversight.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a paper and packaging operation in DeSoto, Kansas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who can bring structure, urgency, and operational discipline to a high-volume AP environment. The role will focus on improving invoice flow, strengthening team processes, and partnering with key stakeholders to restore consistent performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day accounts payable activities in a high-volume setting, ensuring invoices move efficiently from receipt through payment.<br>• Develop practical short-term approaches to reduce outstanding invoice volume and improve processing turnaround times.<br>• Work closely with external consultants and platform partners to investigate and correct system interface issues affecting invoice automation.<br>• Support testing efforts, validate process outcomes, and help implement fixes that improve reliability across AP workflows.<br>• Create and document standardized procedures for invoice intake, review, coding, approval, and payment execution.<br>• Establish clear prioritization methods so urgent and aging items are addressed in a consistent and organized manner.<br>• Train and guide AP staff on updated procedures, expectations, and best practices to improve accuracy and accountability.<br>• Define performance measures and reporting routines that provide visibility into backlog status, throughput, and overall AP effectiveness.