Accounts Payable Specialist

Kelly; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is searching for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support high-volume invoice processing. The role, based in Tampa, includes processing large volumes of transactions using systems like SAP, while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience and strong Excel skills. This hybrid position offers competitive pay and full benefits, along with the potential to become permanent for the right fit.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience processing 75–100 invoices per day in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and invoice matching.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable transactions using 3-way matching.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing through ERP systems.
• Reconcile vendor statements and respond to payment inquiries.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Invoice processing

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

SAP

ReadSoft

Job description

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced shared services team supporting high-volume invoice processing across the U.S., Canada, and manufacturing operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, problem-solving, and collaborating across teams to help keep payment processes running smoothly and accurately.

This is a 6- to 12-month contract role with the potential to convert to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate. Pay is $25 to $28/hour, with full benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, and medical, dental, and vision insurance options. This is a hybrid position requiring you to be in the Tampa office a couple of days per week, including a couple of Fridays each month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume accounts payable transactions using 3-way matching
• Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing through systems such as SAP, Fusion, Wise, or related platforms
• Review and resolve parked and blocked invoices by partnering with buyers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Reconcile vendor statements and respond to internal and external payment inquiries
• Support compliance with company AP policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with process improvement initiatives and special projects within the shared services environment
• Help maintain accuracy and efficiency during month-end close and other peak-volume periods

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of accounts payable experience
• Experience processing 75–100 invoices per day in a high-volume environment
• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and invoice matching
• Experience with ERP systems, with SAP strongly preferred
• Experience with OCR/document imaging systems, preferably ReadSoft
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook and Excel
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work overtime during peak demand periods and month-end close
• Consumer products industry experience preferred

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable collaborating across departments to resolve invoice and payment issues
• A team player who can also identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency