Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Kforce's client is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist for 3+ months in Illinois (Saint Louis suburb). This role will be 1 day in office and the remainder remote.

Position

Purpose:

This position will support the Shared Services Center by managing accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, and collaborating with other departments to resolve any discrepancies or issues. The role partners and provides support cross functionally to business units and business regions reporting to Accounts Payable Management to ensure accurate and timely recording of expenses. This role will work with European AP Teams.

Key Duties:

* Ensures flow of invoices and statements follow standard processes including review of AP coding, and process updates

* Reviews payable invoices and statements for accuracy and match to proper documentation as needed

* Communicates with vendors to correct or modify invoices received and resolves escalated issues with vendors

* Processes employee expenses as required

* Assists in month end closing to include AP accruals

* Processing of vendor payments in a variety of formats

* Knowledgeable of the accounts payable process including general ledger terminology and the general accrual process

* Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, vendors and internal customers

* Supports external and internal audits
* High School diploma/GED, Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree a plus

* 5+ years of applicable Accounts Payable/Accounting experience

* Experience working in a shared services center or multinational environment

* Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)

* Able to comprehend standard business situations and apply knowledge to advise accounting treatment

* Able to identify non-standard business situations and reach out for assistance or additional expertise

* Large ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics D365 or Microsoft AX is a plus