Accounts Payable Specialist I

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Plant City, FL Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months (1,000 total hours) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Travel: None required

Our client, a leading company in the food distribution industry, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support their finance team at their Plant City, FL facility. This role is ideal for a candidate with 1-3 years of accounts payable experience who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Process customer credits and ensure proper documentation
• Clear and reconcile the Accounts Payable Trial Balance
• Review and process freight invoices
• Analyze invoices and expense reports to charge expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers
• Record accounting entries in accordance with company procedures
• Monitor payment schedules and identify available discount opportunities
• Verify vendor information, including federal tax details

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of accounts payable processing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with expense report analysis and vendor invoice reconciliation
• Familiarity with freight invoice processing
• Strong adaptability in fast-paced work environments

About the Role:

This is a full-time, onsite contract position supporting the accounting/finance department of a well-established organization in the food distribution industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting efficient accounts payable operations. Competitive rate offered based on experience.