Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Lakeland, Florida. In this role, you will handle invoice processing, purchase order matching, and vendor statement preparation in a construction-focused steel manufacturing environment. This is a contract position with the potential for long-term employment, offering an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within a dynamic and collaborative workplace.

Responsibilities:

- Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and project details to ensure accuracy.

- Process a high volume of invoices efficiently while adhering to company protocols.

- Collaborate with purchasing teams and project managers to resolve discrepancies in documentation.

- Generate and maintain vendor statements to support payment processing and reconciliation.

- Utilize Penta Technologies software and Excel for tracking and reporting financial data.

- Manage account coding and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.

- Conduct ACH and check runs to facilitate timely payments.

- Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and maintain smooth operations.

- Maintain a business casual dress code and work on-site five days per week.

- Ensure compliance with company standards and policies within the steel manufacturing industry. Requirements - Extensive experience in accounts payable processes, including invoice coding and payment processing.

- Proficiency in using Penta Technologies software and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

- Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with purchasing teams and project managers.

- Familiarity with ACH transactions and check run procedures.

- Experience working in construction or manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills to address discrepancies.

- Knowledge of vendor management and reconciliation processes.

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