Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Clerk

Kforce Inc; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk for a hybrid role in Newton, MA. The position supports month-end close, processes invoices, and coordinates with vendors to ensure timely payments. You will maintain records and work cross-functionally with internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AP/AR, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail, with solid communication to collaborate across departments and with suppliers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable, accounts receivable or related accounting experience.
• Experience processing invoices, managing approval workflows, and supporting vendor payment processes.
• Knowledge of account reconciliations and month-end close procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring invoices are entered accurately and on time
• Track invoice approvals and support timely vendor payments in accordance with payment terms
• Maintain accurate records within the accounting system
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and suppliers to support efficient invoice processing and problem resolution
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and accounting schedules
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed

Skills

2+ years experience

Invoices processing

Approval workflows

Vendor payments

Account reconciliations

Excel skills

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk in Newton, MA. Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our accounting team. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, managing vendor relationships, and supporting month-end close activities. You\'ll play a key role in ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and smooth day-to-day AP operations. Very competitive compensation and benefits. Key Responsibilities:

• Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring invoices are entered accurately and on time
• Track invoice approvals and support timely vendor payments in accordance with payment terms
• Maintain accurate records within the accounting system
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, vendors, and suppliers to support efficient invoice processing and problem resolution
• Perform vendor account reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and accounting schedules
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounts payable, accounts receivable or related accounting experience
• Experience processing invoices, managing approval workflows, and supporting vendor payment processes
• Knowledge of account reconciliations and month-end close procedures
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and with external vendors
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions

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.