Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

We are partnering with a stable, employee-owned organization in the Kansas City area to identify a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The ideal candidate will have recent full-cycle Accounts Payable experience, experience in a high-volume AP environment, and strong attention to detail. This individual will also serve as a key resource for the team, helping answer questions and providing support to colleagues when needed. Sage experience is preferred but not required, and a Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

This opportunity offers $22-$27/hour and the chance to join a collaborative accounting team with strong long-term growth potential. Upon permanent hire, employees may be eligible for an attractive total rewards package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), profit-sharing bonuses, and a 401(k) with company contributions and matching funds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AP professional seeking long-term stability, strong benefits, and the ability to make an impact within a growing organization.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to support a growing accounting team in a high-volume environment. This individual will be responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, resolving vendor and payment issues, and supporting month-end accounting activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of serving as a resource to other team members by providing guidance on AP processes and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage vendor invoices from receipt through payment.
• Perform invoice coding, review approvals, and ensure compliance with established accounting procedures.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with account reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of payables.
• Assist with process improvements, system enhancements, and ongoing departmental initiatives.
• Act as a resource for team members by answering questions and providing support on AP-related processes.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in full-cycle Accounts Payable.
• Experience working in a high-volume invoice processing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and account coding.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience mentoring, training, or supporting other team members is a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software is preferred but not required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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