Senior AP Specialist

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in St. Louis, MO for an in-office, full-time role. You will oversee the AP cycle, ensure accurate payments, and uphold internal controls while supporting month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of AP experience, ERP/NetSuite familiarity, and strong Excel skills. You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve AP processes and compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounts payable process and ensure timely payment processing.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support month-end close activities and prepare related reporting.
• Resolve complex AP issues and drive process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and maintain vendor records; manage 1099 reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to promote AP best practices and compliance.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

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.

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