AP Specialist

Kforce has a client in Largo, FL that is seeking an AP Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Month-End Closing & Reporting: Assist in A/P closing activities, including accruals, reconciliation of accounts payable aging reports, and financial reporting for manufacturing expenses
• Supplier Relationship Management: Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, discrepancies, and resolution of outstanding invoices
• Process Improvement & Automation: Support continuous improvement initiatives in A/P processes, including automation efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce manual workload. . Invoice Processing & Matching: Process vendor invoices, ensuring three-way matching with purchase orders (POs) and receiving reports for raw materials, equipment, and other manufacturing-related expenses
• Vendor Payments & Reconciliation: Ensure timely payments to suppliers, reconcile vendor accounts, and resolve discrepancies related to price variances, quantity mismatches, or defective materials
• Cost Allocation & Expense Coding: Properly allocate costs to the appropriate departments, projects, or cost centers, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting
• Vendor Accounts Maintenance: Verify W-9 and tax-related documentation; Initiate address updates as needed
• Payment Runs: Prepare and process weekly payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, and checks)
• Initiate ACH and wire payments, as well as issue checks, which include generating EFT files for ACH payment runs
• Send ACH and wire remittance advice via Power Automate or BC
• Review the Aged Payables Report to ensure there are no past-due invoices