Accounting Assistant AP Specialist at Center for Developmentally Disabled

Kansas City, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

23.18

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, Vendor Statements, Expense Reimbursements, Credit Card Reconciliation, 1099 Preparation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Attention To Detail, Organization, Communication Skills, Customer Service

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT / ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST – KANSAS CITY, MO Full-Time | $21.20–$23.18 per hour | ON-SITE | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and passionate about work that makes a difference, this opportunity is for you. Join CDD, a Kansas City nonprofit with over 50 years of service, as an Accounting Assistant / Accounts Payable Specialist — helping ensure the financial operations that make our mission possible. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT CDD * Purpose-Driven Work: Contribute to an organization that empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and opportunity. * Supportive Team: Collaborate with caring professionals who value integrity, accuracy, and teamwork. * Professional Growth: Develop your accounting and finance skills while contributing to a meaningful cause. * Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement plan with 6% match, paid time off, and supplemental insurance options. * Stable Schedule: Monday–Friday schedule with predictable hours in a supportive office setting. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Process accounts payable, purchase orders, and check disbursements. * Manage weekly payment approvals and ensure timely payments. * Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid cards, petty cash, and vendor statements. * Monitor and record all payment activities in the general ledger. * Administer employee expense reimbursements and credit card reconciliations. * Prepare and issue annual 1099s and related tax documentation. * Support the Controller and Finance team with special projects and reporting as needed. WHAT YOU BRING * High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred. * Minimum of 3 years of accounting or accounts payable experience. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. * Experience with general ledger or accounting software. * Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills. * Professional, reliable, and customer-service focused demeanor. THE ROLE AT A GLANCE * Pay: $21.20–$23.18 per hour (based on experience). * Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. * Work Setting: Office-based role in Kansas City, MO. * Reports To: Controller. ABOUT CDD For over five decades, Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) has helped individuals with developmental disabilities live, work, and thrive independently in their communities. Our mission is to promote dignity, opportunity, and inclusion — and we’re looking for compassionate professionals like you to help us continue that work. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Apply today at www.CDDKC.org/Careers [http://www.cddkc.org/Careers] and start changing lives tomorrow!

Responsibilities

The specialist will be responsible for processing accounts payable, managing weekly payment approvals, and reconciling various accounts including bank accounts and vendor statements. Key duties also involve monitoring payment activities in the general ledger and administering employee expense reimbursements.