Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Vaco is hiring for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Location:

Delray Beach, FL Compensation: $55-$75/annually The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full cycle of accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations. This role serves as a subject matter expert within the AP function, supporting process improvements, internal controls, and compliance initiatives. The Senior AP Specialist works closely with the Controllers and other departments to maintain strong financial accuracy and vendor relationships.

Requirements Process accounts payable for various entities, vendors, and cost types (including, but not limited to: farm-related costs, utilities, rent, transportation, fuel and parts and repairs). Sort and 3 way match invoices with their respective purchase order & other supporting documentation. Assemble check backup (invoice, PO, quote, BOL, approval, etc.) with printed checks and control the physical mailing of paper checks along with the filing of completed stubs, approvals, and supporting documentation.

Compare the invoices to purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges. Ensure bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner. Facilitate payment of invoices by tracking due dates and downloading/requesting invoices when applicable. Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted. Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements.

Allocate monthly credit card transactions and collaborate with other AP team members to complete monthly statement reconciliation. Understands how to allocate expenses based on the company’s costing structures for multiple entities. Adheres to laws, internal policies, and financial standards for all payment transactions. Ensures that the company adheres to tax compliance, fraud prevention, and accurate record-keeping for audits. Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors.

Maintain filing of vendor contracts/agreements. Provide supporting documentation for audits. Maintain confidentiality of organizational information. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 5+ years of recent Accounts Payable experience. Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles. Must be able to follow standard filing procedures.

Experience with ERP systems. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting-related software. Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring…