Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Tampa, FL

Role: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $23-26/hr

Work Schedule: MondayFriday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with 3+ years of accounting experience and strong hands-on AP experience. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and timely while supporting month-end close and other accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, matching, and payment processing
• Review and verify invoices for accuracy, appropriate approvals, and supporting documentation
• Reconcile vendor statements and research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies
• Monitor AP aging and follow up on outstanding invoices
• Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate vendor records and accounting documentation
• Assist with billing and other accounting transactions as needed
• Support accounting and finance projects as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality and follow established internal controls and accounting procedures

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience with strong hands-on accounts payable experience
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes
• Experience reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• ERP/accounting software experience required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and internal teams