Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a finance team in Tampa, Florida in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for someone who has built a solid foundation in accounts payable and is ready to take ownership of more complex invoice and payment activities. The role supports a steady transaction volume and calls for strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and entering invoices with accuracy and timeliness.

- Coordinate scheduled payment processing through ACH, checks, and other approved methods while ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

- Investigate and resolve more complex invoice issues by working through discrepancies, approvals, and supporting documentation.

- Reconcile vendor statements and internal records to identify variances and maintain accurate account balances.

- Record and apply payments within the company's ERP environment and related financial systems.

- Review and process employee expense submissions, confirming policy compliance and proper accounting treatment.

- Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and lookup functions to analyze transactions, reconcile data, and support reporting needs.

- Partner with internal departments and external vendors to answer payment questions and improve the efficiency of accounts payable workflows. Requirements - Approximately 3 years of accounts payable experience, or 1 year of relevant experience combined with an associate degree in Accounting or Finance.

- Demonstrated experience handling invoice coding, payment processing, and vendor account reconciliation.

- Working knowledge of ACH transactions, check runs, and approved invoice processing.

- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another ERP platform used for accounts payable operations.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions for reconciliation and analysis.

- Ability to manage a high volume of expenses and invoices while maintaining strong accuracy and organization.

- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly.

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