Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Tampa, FL • 48min ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Tampa, Florida on a Contract basis. This role is suited for someone who can manage a large volume of invoices with accuracy, maintain strong vendor relationships, and support timely payment activity. The position will also contribute to month-end close activities, compliance procedures, and ongoing improvements to accounts payable workflows.

Responsibilities:

Manage high-volume invoice entry for both purchase order and non-purchase order transactions, assigning accurate general ledger accounts and cost centers before processing.

Review supporting documentation to complete three-way matching and identify duplicate or incorrect invoices prior to release for payment.

Investigate and resolve billing issues involving pricing, quantities, product receipt, freight concerns, and disputed charges by working with internal departments and external suppliers.

Execute ACH, wire, and check payment cycles in alignment with vendor terms, cash flow priorities, and weekly aging analysis.

Process employee or contractor expense submissions and reconcile corporate card activity to ensure complete and accurate reporting.

Reconcile supplier statements and balance the accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger as part of monthly close procedures.

Prepare accruals related to accounts payable, assist with year-end reporting requirements, and provide support during audit activities, including 1099 preparation.

Maintain vendor records such as tax documentation, banking details, and insurance files while validating account changes through independent verification steps.

Strengthen accounts payable operations by improving manual tasks such as invoice capture, account coding, and statement reconciliation through available system tools and automation solutions. Requirements - Proven experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, account coding, and payment execution.

Working knowledge of three-way matching, vendor statement reconciliation, and general ledger alignment.

Hands-on experience with ACH transactions, check runs, and other disbursement methods.

Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Familiarity with month-end close support, accrual preparation, and 1099 reporting.

Understanding of vendor master maintenance, internal controls, and verification procedures for banking changes.

Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve discrepancies and respond effectively to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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