Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Kansas City, MO (Hybrid - In office Wednesdays)
Job Type: Direct Hire

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and professional Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to oversee all accounts payable functions for a small accounting team. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for AP and expense-related matters, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely processing. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, highly responsive, and comfortable working independently as the sole owner of AP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice processing, discrepancy resolution, and payment execution via check and ACH
• Audit and review credit card transactions and expense reports to ensure proper coding and compliance with internal policies
• Serve as the main point of contact for employees regarding expense reports, credit cards, and reimbursement questions
• Monitor and respond promptly to AP and expense-related inboxes, maintaining a high level of internal customer service
• Code and review monthly credit card statements and perform reconciliations
• Support month-end close activities by communicating open and expected invoices to the accounting team
• Identify 1099-eligible vendors and prepare and distribute annual 1099s
• Assist with onboarding and training employees on expense reporting processes and internal forms
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in alignment with accounting standards and internal procedures

Systems & Tools:

• Ramp (preferred but no required)
• Salesforce / FinancialForce (Certinia) exposure is a plus but not required

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of hands-on accounts payable experience
• Strong understanding of AP fundamentals and expense management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; polished and professional demeanor
• High attention to detail with the ability to independently manage priorities
• Comfortable serving as the face of AP for internal stakeholders
• Prior experience working in a lean or small accounting team environment preferred

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule with in-office presence required one day per week (Wednesdays)

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Generous PTO and sick time, starting at two weeks of PTO
• 12-13 paid company holidays annually
• Strong overall benefits package

Does this description meet your preferences and qualifications? For immediate consideration, apply now at www.lhh.com with your resume in a Word document! Also apply if you are interested in other accounting openings in the Kansas City Metro Area.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $23.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ashley Eaddy

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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