Accounts Payable Admin

Accounts Payable Admin

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant to support a busy accounting team. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys organization, customer service, and administrative support. The role will provide valuable exposure to accounting and finance operations while working in a collaborative, fast-paced office environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with vendors and internal departments to help ensure invoices, payments, and supporting documentation are processed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

+ Monitor and respond to Accounts Payable-related emails from vendors and internal team members.

+ Assist with researching and resolving invoice and payment inquiries.

+ Review vendor statements, identifying discrepancies and outstanding items.

+ Communicate professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoice status and payment updates.

+ Track pending approvals and assist with resolving invoice-related issues.

+ Maintain accurate records of vendor communications and account activity.

+ Perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

+ Organize and maintain electronic and physical documentation.

+ Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed.

+ Assist with special projects and departmental initiatives.

+ Deliver excellent customer service while addressing questions and concerns.

+ Help ensure invoices and related documentation are processed accurately and within established timelines.

Required Qualifications

+ Minimum of 1 year of office, administrative, or customer service experience.

+ Experience performing data entry and clerical tasks in a professional environment.

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

+ Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

+ Customer-focused approach with a professional demeanor.

+ High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Exposure to accounting, invoicing, bookkeeping, or financial records.

+ Previous Accounts Payable experience.

+ Familiarity with invoice tracking and vendor statement reconciliation.

+ Administrative support experience within an accounting, finance, or business operations team.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other office software applications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Overland Park, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Aston Carter

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