Senior AP Specialist

Kforce is partnering with a client in the Sanit Louis area to hire a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist. This is full time in office opportunity where you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely payment processing, maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will serve as a key resource for resolving complex AP issues, partnering with internal teams and vendors, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

* Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payment administration, and vendor management

* Ensure accurate coding, approvals, and compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

* Reconcile vendor accounts, resolve payment discrepancies, and maintain vendor records

* Support month-end and year-end close, reporting, audits, and 1099 preparation

* Identify process improvements, support system enhancements, and help drive AP efficiencies

* Partner with internal teams and vendors while serving as a resource for accounts payable best practices and compliance
* Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

* 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience, preferably in a multi-location environment

* Experience with ERP systems;
Net Suite experience is preferred

* Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, electronic payments, and 1099 reporting

* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and build strong vendor and internal relationships