Payroll Specialist Jobs in Shawnee, KS

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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

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.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

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

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.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Kansas City, KS
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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

Benefits Specialist

Kansas City, MO
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Temporary to Hire
31.35 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support employee benefits administration for an education organization in Missouri. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage benefit programs, guide employees through leave and claims processes, and work closely with internal teams to resolve enrollment and coverage issues. The role requires strong knowledge of benefits regulations, accurate recordkeeping, and the ability to communicate clearly with employees, vendors, and administrators. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring accurate enrollment, updates, and maintenance of records. • Manage workers’ compensation and Family and Medical Leave processes, including documentation, tracking, and coordination with relevant parties. • Partner with human resources and business office teams to address benefits-related questions and support operational accuracy. • Investigate and resolve coverage, claims, and reconciliation issues by working with employees, carriers, and third-party administrators. • Provide clear guidance to new and current employees regarding available benefit plans, eligibility, and required procedures. • Prepare reports and review benefits data to identify discrepancies, support compliance, and maintain reliable records. • Communicate with insurance providers and plan administrators to ensure timely handling of employee benefits matters.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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