Kforce's client in Burlington, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable to manage invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and related accounting activities. This role combines hands-on AP processing with general accounting responsibilities and requires an understanding of how AP transactions impact the general ledger.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, verify, code, and process vendor invoices
- Match invoices to purchase orders, packing slips, and approvals
- Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
- Prepare ACH payments, wire transfers, and checks
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances
- Maintain vendor records, W-9s, and banking information
- Perform vendor setup and maintenance within the ERP system
- Prepare and maintain AP aging and payment activity reports
- Support month-end and year-end AP reconciliations
- Prepare accounting entries and support general ledger activity
- Monitor payment schedules to ensure timely vendor payments
- Respond to vendor and internal accounting inquiries
- Support internal and external audits
- Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and controls
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Hands-on Accounts Payable and general accounting experience
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and AP processes
- Experience with invoice matching, vendor reconciliation, and electronic payments
- ERP or accounting software experience
- Experience with vendor setup and maintenance
- Knowledge of W-9 and 1099 requirements
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
Preferred:
- Epicor Prophet 21/P21 experience
- Inventory or distribution industry experience
- AP automation experience
- Experience with ACH and electronic payment platforms
- Audit support experience
Key Skills:
- Accounts Payable
- General Accounting
- Epicor P21
- Invoice Processing
- Purchase Order Matching
- Vendor Reconciliations
- ACH & Wire Payments
- Vendor Management
- W-9/1099 Compliance
- AP Aging
- Month-End Close
- General Ledger
- Microsoft Excel
- PivotTables/VLOOKUP
- Audit Support
- 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.
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