Accounting Specialist

Chief of Staff KC is partnering with a growing organization in the Johnson County area on an AP/AR Specialist search. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a variety of accounting responsibilities and wants to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced team.

• Own the full AP cycle, including receiving and coding vendor invoices, verifying against purchase orders, and executing timely payments via ACH, check, and other disbursement methods.
• Prepare, review, and distribute customer invoices, credit memos, and account statements, and accurately apply incoming payments to customer accounts.
• Monitor AP and AR aging reports, proactively follow up on past-due balances, and manage the collections process to resolve outstanding payment issues.
• Reconcile deposits, bank activity, and corporate credit card transactions, ensuring proper coding and compliance with company policies.
• Investigate and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities including reconciliations, accrual support, and report preparation.
• Assist with vendor and customer account maintenance and provide general administrative support to the accounting team as needed.

• High school diploma required;
  Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of AP, AR, bookkeeping, or related accounting support experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with accounting software or ERP systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles, invoice processing, payment application, and account reconciliation.
• Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO, holiday pay, bonus pay, flexible work hours, hybrid schedule, and maternity leave.