Accounts Payable Analyst

Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst.

Summary:

The ideal candidate is analytical, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset. Success in this role also requires the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong service levels.

Key Tasks:

• The Accounts Payable Analyst will support day-to-day accounts payable operations, with a focus on resolving complex invoice, vendor, payment, and reconciliation issues
• Responsible for researching exceptions, identifying root causes, strengthening processes and controls, and ensuring outstanding items are driven through resolution
• As an Accounts Payable Analyst, you will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to troubleshoot issues, communicate updates, and develop practical solutions
• Additional responsibilities include supporting accounting activities, audits, financial reporting, process improvement initiatives, special projects, and service-related needs
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting operations, or a related financial function; Experience within a large or complex organization is preferred
• Experience working with ERP or accounts payable systems; experience with SAP or a comparable enterprise platform is beneficial
• Experience collaborating across finance teams, business functions, vendors, and external or shared-service partners is preferred
• Solid understanding of general ledger activity, accounting principles, internal controls, reconciliations, and financial close processes
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookup formulas such as XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filtering and sorting large datasets, data validation, reconciliations, and basic trend analysis
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and follow items through completion
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership, with the ability to recognize priorities, work independently, and consistently follow through on commitments
• Comfortable working in an evolving environment, adapting to changes in processes, systems, and business needs
• Strong learning agility with a willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and quickly apply new information
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when working with financial or sensitive business information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented and collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to research discrepancies, analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions rather than simply addressing individual transactions

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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