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Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Clearwater, FL.
Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting daily accounting and accounts payable activities, including vendor management, reconciliations, invoice processing, payments, and month-end close. This role works closely with vendors and internal teams to research discrepancies, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily and monthly accounts payable and accounting transactions
- Manage assigned vendor accounts, communications, and payment schedules
- Review and reconcile vendor invoices, statements, and account balances
- Research and resolve vendor discrepancies, payment issues, and account variances
- Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, and accrual calculations
- Monitor vendor aging and outstanding balances
- Prepare and process vendor claims, rebates, and other applicable transactions
- Assist with month-end close activities and related reporting
- Support cash and payment forecasting for assigned vendors
- Provide financial and analytical support to internal departments
- Maintain accurate documentation and financial records
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and controls
- High School diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- 2-3 years of accounting or accounts payable experience preferred
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems
- Experience with VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong reconciliation, research, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Skills:
- Accounts Payable
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Reconciliations
- Invoice Processing
- Account Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Aging Analysis
- Journal Entries & Accruals
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- VLOOKUPs & Pivot Tables
- Financial Analysis
- 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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