Accounts Payable Specialist

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Johnston, RI.

Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume AP function within a dynamic corporate environment. This is a full-cycle AP role requiring both transactional execution and analytical problem-solving. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to process improvements.

Essential Functions:

• Handle end-to-end AP processing, including invoice entry, coding, PO/3-way matching, and routing through approval workflows
• Manage a high-volume workload (40-50 invoices daily), ensuring items are processed accurately and on time
• Oversee a shared AP inbox, triaging requests and maintaining organized workflows from intake through resolution
• Partner with internal stakeholders to secure timely approvals and address outstanding items
• Maintain vendor master data, including onboarding documentation such as W-9s, and ensure accuracy of records
• Act as a point of contact for vendors, resolving discrepancies, payment inquiries, and invoice issues
• Research and resolve exceptions, identifying root causes for delays or rejected invoices
• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, balancing, and reporting deliverables
• Leverage Excel for tracking, reporting, and data uploads to support AP operations
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist with ad hoc analysis or special projects