Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk needed in Tampa FL! Must have experience working with a large company!

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity to join a growing accounts payable team and help expand the organizations AP footprint in Tampa. The Accounts Payable Analyst processes a high volume of invoices, ensures accuracy through three-way matching, and supports vendors and internal stakeholders with timely and insightful reporting and analytics. The position requires strong technical skills in Excel and AP reporting, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

+ Process a high volume of invoices using three-way matching, including purchase orders and goods receipts, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

+ Analyze invoices for discrepancies or errors and resolve issues promptly to maintain accurate financial records.

+ Serve as the primary owner for accounts payable reporting, preparing and maintaining AP reports and analytics for management and stakeholders.

+ Act as backup for invoice processing activities when needed, supporting the broader AP function.

+ Assist vendors with invoicing inquiries, errors, and payment questions in a professional and timely manner.

+ Set up new vendors in the system as needed, ensuring accurate and complete vendor master data.

+ Conduct invoice analysis and review expense reimbursements and expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.

+ Utilize accounts payable systems and large ERP software (such as SAP, Oracle, or People Soft) to perform daily AP operations.

+ Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper documentation, approvals, and adherence to AP processes.

+ Support continuous improvement of AP processes by leveraging AP analytics and reporting insights.

Essential Skills

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience with mid- to large-sized corporations.

+ Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including three-way matching, purchase orders, and goods receipts.

+ Demonstrated experience in AP reporting and working with AP analytics.

+ Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros.

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Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems such as Oracle or People Soft.

+ Proven ability to process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently.

+ Ability to work independently as the primary owner of AP reporting and also collaborate effectively within a team.

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve invoice discrepancies.

+ Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is a strong preference.

+ Prior experience in invoice analysis, invoice processing, and expense reimbursement review.

+ Familiarity with expense reports and related AP controls and procedures.

+ Solid understanding of large-scale AP environments and best practices.

+ Interest in joining an organization during a growth phase and contributing to building out AP capabilities.

Work Environment

The role is based in a professional corporate headquarters environment in Tampa and is fully on-site. Standard working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. The position follows a hybrid schedule of four days on-site and one day remote once training is complete, with initial training conducted fully in-office five days per week.

The work setting involves regular use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or People Soft, along with advanced use of Excel and potentially Power BI for reporting and analytics.

Job Type & Location

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