Accounts Payable Specialist

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

• 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