Accounting/Accounts Payable Specialist

The JOY FM; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The JOY FM in Gainesville, FL is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support accounts payable, invoicing, travel reimbursements, and financial documentation. The role ensures timely processing of supplier invoices and payment runs while maintaining strong internal controls and effective vendor communication.

Ideal candidates will have 1–4 years of accounting experience and an associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with proficiency in ERP or institutional financial systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in accounts payable processing and general accounting workflows
• Understanding of payment run verification, ACH/check generation, and vendor reconciliations
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail in financial record-keeping
• Solid communication skills for collaboration with internal departments and vendor partners

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and payment activities in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage supplier invoices, vendor communications, and financial documentation
• Handle travel reimbursements and purchasing card transactions per internal controls
• Support monthly close processes and financial reporting as needed

Skills

ERP platforms

AP & payments

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Description

Come join our team! The Accounting Specialist performs accounts payable, payment processing, supplier maintenance, travel reimbursement, purchasing card, customer service, and financial transaction support functions for the Office for Finance in a large thriving organization. Responsibilities: The position is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, employee reimbursements, payment activities, vendor communications, and financial documentation while maintaining compliance with internal policies and controls.

Qualifications

Skills: Experience using institutional financial systems or ERP platforms. Experience handling travel/purchasing card reimbursements and institutional procurement processes. Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Experience: 1-4 years Qualifications:

• - Prior hands-on experience in accounts payable processing and general accounting workflows


• - Proven understanding of payment run verification, ACH/check generation, and vendor reconciliations


• - Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail in financial record-keeping


• - Solid communication skills for collaborating with internal departments and vendor partners

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