Accounts Payable Specialist

Kforce Inc.

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26–$32
SKILLS
Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Billing, Disbursements, Documentation, Expense Reports, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Oracle, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Time Management, Vlookups
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Washington, DC. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable Processing:
  • Process vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment requests accurately and efficiently
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and receive documentation, as applicable
  • Ensure proper coding of expenses to general ledger accounts, grants, programs, and departments
  • Prepare and process weekly or biweekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
Vendor & Internal Support:
  • Maintain vendor records, including W-9s and payment information
  • Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
  • Serve as a point of contact for internal staff regarding payment status and AP procedures
Compliance & Controls:
  • Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies, approval workflows, and segregation of duties
  • Assist with year-end audit preparation, including providing AP documentation and schedules
  • Support compliance with nonprofit, grant, and donor-related reporting requirements
  • Assist with 1099 preparation and reporting, as applicable
Reconciliation & Reporting:
  • Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger
  • Assist with monthly and year-end closing activities
  • Prepare reports related to accounts payable, aging, and cash disbursements
Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, accuracy, and efficiency
  • Support implementation or optimization of accounting systems and electronic payment solutions

Requirements:

  • NetSuite or Oracle experience (both is ideal)
  • Comfortable working with high volume
  • Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP's and Pivot Tables)
  • Ability to do some journal entries (not month end close though)

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.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/