Description

We are in search of an Accounts Payable Specialist based in Lenexa, Kansas. The selected candidate will be part of our team, primarily handling customer credit applications, maintaining accurate customer credit records, and resolving customer credit inquiries. This position also involves monitoring customer credit accounts and taking appropriate actions to collect delinquent payments.

Responsibilities:

• Resolve discrepancies in areas such as wrong PO numbers, miss-shipments, and double shipments

• Charge invoices to the proper general ledger account and/or project number

• Ensure high data entry accuracy, with an error ratio of 1% or better

• Recognize odd or unusual transactions and determine if they are properly coded

• Correct all vendor processing errors regardless of the nature or cause of the error

• Open and distribute mail as needed, and check public email folder for new invoices daily

• Set up new company records upon receipt of approved paperwork, within 24 hours of receipt

• Update vendor records with current information upon receipt of written notice

• Balance clearing accounts to the general ledger and complete the account reconciliation for these accounts monthly and within 3 days of month end close

• Contact vendors for copies of invoices that may be missing to help close out open POs, monthly

• Resolve old and unusual reconcilable items that need investigated within 30 days of receipt on system or sooner

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role or similar

• Proficient in Accounts Payable (AP) procedures and best practices

• Demonstrated experience in Account Reconciliation

• Ability to effectively resolve discrepancies in invoices and accounts

• Experience in entering vendor invoices accurately and timely

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite

• High attention to detail and accuracy in work

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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