Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Accounts Payable, with some experience in bank reconciliations and general accounting knowledge. This role involves handling a high volume of AP processing and working directly with property managers to assist with AP and additional accounting needs.

Responsibilities

+ Handle full cycle AP functions for a specific portfolio with 12 entities.

+ Research and correct account discrepancies.

+ Process a high volume of manual AP invoices, averaging 150+ invoices per day.

+ Create lien waivers.

+ Receive and code all invoices, process payments, and handle payments as needed.

+ Post AP reconciliations as required.

+ Manage and post bank reconciliations.

+ Analyze and handle payable accounts and variances.

+ Communicate directly with property managers regarding discrepancies.

+ Support month, quarter, and year-end activities as needed.

+ Audit escrows with property managers.

+ Maintain GAAP standards.

+ Complete ad-hoc projects as necessary.

Essential Skills

+ Strong understanding of accounting functions and AP processes.

+ Minimum of 2-5 years of high-volume AP processing experience in a multi-entity setting.

+ Basic Excel skills, including uploading sheets and linking cells.

+ Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with urgency.

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Experience with banking and bank reconciliations.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate's degree preferred, but not required.

+ Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Work Environment

The role is based in a professional and family-oriented work environment, within a fast-paced accounting group. The position requires working onsite at the office, located near USF, with a standard 40-hour workweek from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.