Senior AP Specialist

Responsibilities Kforce is partnering with a client in the Sanit Louis area to hire a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist. This is full time in office opportunity where you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely payment processing, maintaining compliance with internal controls and accounting policies, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will serve as a key resource for resolving complex AP issues, partnering with internal teams and vendors, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, payment administration, and vendor management. Ensure accurate coding, approvals, and compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Reconcile vendor accounts, resolve payment discrepancies, and maintain vendor records. Support month-end and year-end close, reporting, audits, and 1099 preparation. Identify process improvements, support system enhancements, and help drive AP efficiencies. Partner with internal teams and vendors while serving as a resource for accounts payable best practices and compliance. Requirements Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience, preferably in a multi-location environment. Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is preferred. Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, internal controls, electronic payments, and 1099 reporting. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and build strong vendor and internal relationships. 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. EEO Statement 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. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kforce Inc