ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Jackson County. Kansas City · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $68,438–$90,559.
Jackson County has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Process payment documents and resolve discrepancies before funds are released
- Distribute checks, file payment records, and provide payment details when requested
- Post journal entries, keep their records, and maintain documentation for voided checks
- Enter and approve different payment types while addressing issues before payment
What you bring
- An associate degree from an accredited college or university
- Two years of increasingly responsible work in accounts payable
- Typing ability of at least thirty words per minute
- Successful completion of the required pre-employment screening
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone with accounts payable experience who can manage payment processing and records. You must complete the required background and drug screening.
From the employer
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department: Finance & Purchasing
Grade: 140
Salary: $20.60
Job Duties:
- Responsible for the processing and/or approving payment documents and resolving discrepancies prior to payment.
- Responsible for distributing checks, filing payment documentation, and providing payment information upon request.
- Enters and posts journal entries; maintains journal entry records; enters/approves/posts various types of payments and resolving discrepancies prior to payment; and maintains voided checks.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Two years of progressively responsible work experience in accounts payable.
- Must be able to type, minimum of 30 wpm.
- Must submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!