Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities

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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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