Accounts Payable Analyst

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

Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to support vendor management, invoice processing, reconciliations, financial analysis, and cost-saving initiatives. This role combines hands-on transactional AP responsibilities with vendor communication and analysis to identify pricing discrepancies and opportunities to improve profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, validate, and process vendor invoices
• Communicate directly with vendors regarding invoices, pricing, payments, and discrepancies
• Review vendor pricing and identify unreasonable charges or billing inconsistencies
• Work with vendors to research and resolve pricing and invoice issues
• Determine vendor payments based on cash requirements and payment terms
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding discrepancies
• Prepare reporting on vendor spend, pricing trends, and potential savings opportunities
• Support profitability and cost-reduction initiatives through vendor and expense analysis
• Assist with month-end close and AP-related reconciliations
• Maintain accurate vendor and accounting records
• Support internal and external audits and annual 1099 processing
• Partner with Accounting, Operations, Procurement, and other teams to improve AP processes
• Associate's degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong Accounts Payable and transactional accounting experience
• Experience working directly with vendors
• Experience reviewing invoices, pricing, and account discrepancies
• Experience with ERP systems
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and AP processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Key Skills:

• Accounts Payable
• Vendor Management
• Invoice Processing
• Vendor Pricing Analysis
• Cost Savings Analysis
• Vendor Reconciliations
• Spend Analysis
• Payment Management
• Financial Reporting
• ERP Systems
• 1099 Processing
• Audit Support
• Microsoft Excel
• Process Improvement

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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