Accounts Payable Assistant

Overview

Ferrellgas is looking to add an Accounts Payable Assistant to the team that is local to the Kansas City area. Under general supervision, this position will process payable invoices, including verifying invoice information and data entry for accuracy. Ability to compile reports using excel and Smartsheet. This individual will also be responsible for ensuring company employees understand the policies and processes related to the processing of invoices, expense reports, petty cash, customer refunds and purchasing card charges. This Accounts Payable Assistant position will be hybrid (work from home and willing to work from the Liberty, MO office as needed).

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

- Company-paid Life, AD&D, STD & LTD

- 401(k) with Company Match

- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave

- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Wellness Program & Employee Discounts

- Employee Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

- Processes various payable invoices conforming to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the financial systems.

- Manually inputs or uploads, maintaining levels of accuracy and timeliness.

- Research and resolves invoice discrepancies and issues

- Handles vendor correspondence via phone or email

- Opening department mail, scanning, and emailing to assigned desks

- Filing batches, and prepares for document retention

- BOL’s electronic capture and indexing

- Assists in compiling information and preparing response to auditors during annual external and internal audits as requested.

- Performs other duties as required to support Accounts Payable Manager and Accounting Department.

- Meets team and department goals and deadlines as assigned.

Qualifications

- Associates degree preferred or comparable experience.

- Local to Kansas City and willing to work from our Liberty, MO office as needed.

- 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience.

- Intermediate or above excel skills. Cognos experience preferred.

- High volume invoice processing.

- Problem solver with strong attention to detail.

- Strong PC skills.

- A true team player with strong interpersonal skills.

- Previous customer service experience.

- PeopleSoft experience is a plus.

- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.

- Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why work for Ferrellgas?

We pride ourselves in providing the best customer service in the propane industry. Ranked consistently as one of the top propane suppliers in the country, Ferrellgas is in the business of providing meaningful moments. Memories full of warmth, dependability you can trust, and outcomes you had only dreamed possible.

Ferrellgas has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers in America. Please visit our Life at Ferrellgas page for more information.