Accounts Payable Assistant

Associated Wholesale Grocers•Kansas City, KS

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The AWG Support Center Accounting Department is seeking driven, entry-level candidates for its Accounts Payable team. This role is a genuine challenge that requires high attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and the recognition that in a large-scale supply chain cooperative, every action and inaction carries real operational consequences. If you are eager to streamline daily tasks, eliminate inefficiencies, and progressively take on larger, more complex projects, this is the launchpad for your financial career.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Proficiency in 10-key and keyboarding by touch.
Comfort learning new software platforms quickly.
Ability to stay organized and calm while managing multiple priorities against aggressive processing schedules.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
Candidates with strong organizational habits, attention to detail, and customer service experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Review, process, and reconcile high volumes of vendor product invoices from both paper and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) streams.
Run daily exception reports and reference raw EDI data, PO numbers, and receiving receipts to ensure billing accuracy.
Work closely with Merchandising, Warehouse, and AP Leadership to resolve payment blockers and verify receiving records.
Utilize specialized accounting tools—including Content Manager, OnDemand, Balances, and PeopleSoft—to research payables and reconcile accounts.
Provide prompt, professional service to internal and external partners while managing and following up on inquiries via ServiceNow.
Actively look for ways to streamline routine tasks so you can free up capacity for higher-level projects and strategic initiatives.