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AP Manager

Kforce Inc.

Saint Louis, MO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$50
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable Software, Analysis Skills, Automation Systems, Balance Sheet, Best Practices, Billing, Business Solutions, Coaching, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Customer Escalations, Customer Relations, Delivery Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, External Audit, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Sales Management, Sales Tax, Short Messaging Service (SMS), System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Tax Reporting, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Use Tax, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
3 days ago
Kforce's client in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an experienced, hands-on AP Manager to support day-to-day accounts payable operations. This is a deliverables manager not a people manager position. This is a 12+ month contract. Accounts Payable Operations:
  • Manage GL and subledger processes to maintain organizational controls
  • Establish, maintain, and ensure best practice financial controls are consistently adhered to across accounts payable operations
  • Provide accurate and streamlined transaction processing
  • Ensure balance sheet accounts are accurate and reconciled in a timely manner
Operational (Manage AP function):
  • Monitor and analyze department work to develop and implement processing efficiencies
  • Oversee proper maintaining of all vendor documentation
  • Ensure timely payment of all vendors
  • Review and approve daily check and electronic payment process
  • Manage sales and use tax reporting and annual form 1099 reporting
  • Oversee maintenance of the approval authority matrix while partnering with AP system administrators to support workflow accuracy and control compliance
  • Administer vendor master file updates and controls to preserve system integrity and support efficient accounts payable operations
  • Participate in and support internal and external audits
  • Complete assigned ad hoc reporting requirements, as necessary
Financial Analysis:
  • Generate monthly accounts payable backlog reports to track invoice processing performance and identify improvement opportunities
Leadership:
  • Manage direct reports - set priorities; managerial guidance; development
  • Coach team members on effective vendor inquiry resolution and issue management, and directly handle escalations as needed
Systems Support/Process Improvement:
  • Coordinate monthly close processes for accounts payable
  • Identify and lead process improvements, including dashboard development for accounts payable
  • Partner with IT on reporting/improvements, as necessary

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in accounts payable
  • Minimum two (2) years of supervisory experience
  • Experience working with ERP systems
  • Understanding of integrated business systems
  • Experience working with accounts payable automation software
  • Strong reconciliation, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
  • History of building and maintaining solid business relationships with internal and external customers
  • Effective use of interpersonal skills to achieve common organizational objectives
  • Problem solving and conflict management skills
  • Hands-on, Player/Coach capabilities

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/