Accounts Payable Manager

Kforce Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA and FSA

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee AP operations, GL maintenance, and critical month-end close processes. You will ensure accurate invoicing, vendor records, and timely payments while supporting internal controls and process improvements.

The role requires strong AP/GL experience, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative work with procurement and finance teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years in AP/GL with GAAP knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receive and validate vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Prepare and execute payments, optimizing cash discounts and avoiding penalties.
• Maintain vendor records, resolve inquiries and discrepancies, and ensure required documentation is on file.
• Reconcile AP records, review expense reports, and support month-end close activities.
• Ensure AP processes comply with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Partner with procurement, finance, and operations to enforce payment terms and support process improvements.

Skills

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

GAAP

Vendor Management

Process Improvement

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Tipalti

Concur

Job description

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in Washington, DC. Summary: We are seeking an AP Manager to oversee accounts payable operations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end/year-end close activities. This role ensures accurate invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution while supporting financial integrity, compliance, and process improvement. The ideal candidate has strong AP and GL experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable

• Receive and validate vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation, including matching to purchase orders and receipts
• Prepare and execute payments, prioritizing cash discounts and avoiding penalties
• Maintain vendor records, resolve inquiries and discrepancies, and ensure required documentation is on file
• Reconcile AP records, review expense reports, and support month-end close activities
• Ensure AP processes comply with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Partner with procurement, finance, and operations to enforce payment terms and support process improvements

General Ledger Maintenance & Close

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies
• Prepare month-end and year-end schedules
• Support the month-end and year-end close process in accordance with GAAP and internal policies
• Compile financial data and prepare journal entries for general ledger accounts

General Accounting & Compliance

• Support annual audit activities
• Identify and recommend process improvements
• Interpret finance policies and provide guidance to staff
• Provide backup support for accounting functions, including expense report processing
• Perform analysis and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience, including AP and GL functions
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Intacct ERP, Tipalti, and Concur strongly preferred
• Accounts Receivable experience a plus
• Experience working in an international nonprofit organization a plus

Key Skills

• Accounts Payable
• General Ledger Accounting
• Month-End/Year-End Close
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• GAAP
• Sage Intacct
• Tipalti
• Concur
• Journal Entries
• Vendor Management
• Internal Controls
• Process Improvement
• Microsoft Excel
• Audit Support

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.