Accounts Payable Specialist

Kforce has a client in Bridgeton, MO that is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist. Summary: The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of invoices and driving communications with our purchasing and operational teams along with our vendors to resolve variances. Additionally, this function will be going through a transition from current A/P processing procedures to new A/P processing procedures. Essential Functions:

• Enter non-inventory A/P invoices received from vendors and company personnel directly into the D365 A/P system in an accurate and timely manner
• Enter inventory invoices into the Concur OCR software, which matches the invoices to open goods receipt line items on the specified purchase order; Research non-compliant invoices and work with purchasing and operational teams and vendors to resolve variances
• Ensure appropriate documentation and general ledger distributions for vendor invoices per company policies & procedures
• Monitor the AP inbox and Sharepoint AP system to ensure invoices are sorted and routed to appropriate approvals; Monitor and follow up on outstanding invoice approvals
• Post all entered A/P vouchers to general ledger on a regular basis and with respect to timing of weekly check runs and month end system dates
• Assist in the implementation of AP automation solution, Medius
• Assist with check run selections and processing of A/P check runs according to company policy and priorities
• Prepare various financial reports and distribute to management on a regular basis
• Engage vendor partners to resolve invoice disputes

Education and Experience: * High School diploma/GED, plus 1-3 years of related experience Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to organize and execute on multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Well-polished verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with sound analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
• Ability to adapt to new processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous corporate A/P experience
• Microsoft D365, Sharepoint experience is a plus
• Medius or experience with automatic AP software solutions is a plus
• Concur Invoice Processing experience
• Intermediate Excel