Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist will support a growing Aston Carter client in Overland Park, managing high-volume AP activities in a contract role with potential for extension or conversion. This position will focus on accurate and timely invoice processing, payment execution, and resolving invoice discrepancies while collaborating across the organization.

Candidates must have high-volume Accounts Payable experience, strong 3-way matching experience, and experience resolving match exceptions. Experience with Workday, SAP, Oracle, or another large ERP system is also required, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced AP professional to join a reputable, growing organization and gain exposure to a fast-paced, high-volume environment with the potential for long-term opportunity.

The Accounts Payable Specialist manages all accounts payable activities and procedures, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, vendors are paid on time, and financial records remain compliant and up to date. This role requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to accurate and compliant practices, and the ability to produce timely management reports. The specialist communicates effectively at all levels of the organization and supports internal customers while upholding collaborative fiduciary responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable invoices, including purchase order (PO) invoices, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy and resolve match exceptions promptly.
• Manage invoice processing from receipt through payment, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain and update accounts payable records in the ERP system, with a strong focus on data integrity and compliance.
• Ensure all accounts payable transactions are properly documented and paid within agreed terms.
• Prepare accurate and timely management reports related to accounts payable activities and vendor payments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide responsive support and maintain strong working relationships.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization, both in writing and verbally.
• Support a culture of partnership and collaborative fiduciary responsibility within the finance and accounting function.
• Assist in continuous improvement of accounts payable processes and procedures to support a growing organization.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience with purchase order (PO) invoices.
• Hands-on experience with three-way matching and resolving match exceptions.
• Proficiency in accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, PO matching, and vendor payment workflows.
• Experience using a large ERP system
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate and compliant accounting practices.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple invoices and tasks in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience working on a large accounts payable team is beneficial.
• Motivation to grow with a rapidly expanding organization and adapt to evolving processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Leawood, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills,…