Accounts Payable Analyst

Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst. Summary: The ideal candidate is analytical, adaptable, and collaborative, with strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset. Success in this role also requires the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong service levels. Key Tasks:

• The Accounts Payable Analyst will support day-to-day accounts payable operations, with a focus on resolving complex invoice, vendor, payment, and reconciliation issues
• Responsible for researching exceptions, identifying root causes, strengthening processes and controls, and ensuring outstanding items are driven through resolution
• As an Accounts Payable Analyst, you will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to troubleshoot issues, communicate updates, and develop practical solutions
• Additional responsibilities include supporting accounting activities, audits, financial reporting, process improvement initiatives, special projects, and service-related needs

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting operations, or a related financial function; Experience within a large or complex organization is preferred
• Experience working with ERP or accounts payable systems; experience with SAP or a comparable enterprise platform is beneficial
• Experience collaborating across finance teams, business functions, vendors, and external or shared-service partners is preferred
• Solid understanding of general ledger activity, accounting principles, internal controls, reconciliations, and financial close processes
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookup formulas such as XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, filtering and sorting large datasets, data validation, reconciliations, and basic trend analysis
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and follow items through completion
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership, with the ability to recognize priorities, work independently, and consistently follow through on commitments
• Comfortable working in an evolving environment, adapting to changes in processes, systems, and business needs
• Strong learning agility with a willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and quickly apply new information
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when working with financial or sensitive business information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented and collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to research discrepancies, analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions rather than simply addressing individual transactions