Accounts Payable Specialist Job at Robert Half (Kansas City)

Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Kansas City

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Kansas City, Missouri. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong payables experience, sharp Excel skills, and a solid grasp of day-to-day accounting support. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records by managing invoice processing, employee expenses, and card activity while working closely with internal teams to keep transactions organized and timely.

Job Responsibility:

Review and process vendor invoices by verifying details against purchase orders and supporting documentation before submitting for payment
Reconcile corporate credit card activity and resolve discrepancies to ensure complete and accurate monthly records
Audit and process employee expense submissions in accordance with company policies and required approvals
Support accounts payable operations by coding transactions appropriately and maintaining accurate entries within the general ledger structure
Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to analyze payment data, track variances, and prepare reporting for the accounting team
Communicate with vendors and internal departments to research outstanding items, clarify billing questions, and resolve payment issues efficiently
Maintain organized financial records and documentation to support audits, reporting needs, and internal controls

Requirements:

At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role
Practical experience matching invoices to purchase orders and handling high-volume payment processing
Background in credit card reconciliation and employee expense report review
Working knowledge of general ledger concepts and accurate transaction coding
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP
candidates with strong Excel skills and related accounting knowledge may be trainable in some processes
Experience using expense management tools such as Concur is preferred

What we offer:

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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