AP Specialist

Kforce is seeking an AP Specialist in Bethesda, MD. This role involves processing invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments, and maintaining vendor relationships. The specialist will also match invoices to purchase orders, prepare weekly payments, reconcile ledgers, resolve vendor inquiries, and assist with month-end close and audit support.

Must Have

• High School diploma/GED or Associate's degree
• 1-3+ years of accounts payable experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Good to Have

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems a plus

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking an AP Specialist in Bethesda, MD. Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role supports the accounting team by managing day-to-day AP functions and assisting with month-end close activities. Key Responsibilities:

• AP Specialist will process and code vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents (as applicable)
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger
• As an AP Specialist, you will resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies
• Assist with month-end close and audit support

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3+ years of accounts payable experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Excel; Experience with accounting/ERP systems a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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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