Accounts Payable Clerk

Aston Carter; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter seeks an Accounts Payable Clerk in Tampa, FL. This on-site contract-to-hire role supports a growing AP team, processing high volumes of invoices and performing three-way matching with PO and receipts.

Strong Excel and AP reporting skills are essential, with experience in SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft preferred. You'll help vendors and internal stakeholders with timely reporting, build AP analytics, and act as an AP reporting owner within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience with mid- to large-sized corporations.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including three-way matching, purchase orders, and goods receipts.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems such as Oracle or PeopleSoft.
• Experience with AP reporting and analytics.
• Ability to work independently as AP reporting owner and collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices using three-way matching and PO/receipts for accuracy.
• Analyze invoices for discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Own AP reporting, preparing and maintaining AP reports and analytics for management.
• Act as backup for invoice processing activities when needed.
• Assist vendors with invoicing inquiries, errors, and payment questions.
• Set up new vendors in the system and maintain vendor master data.
• Review expense reimbursements and reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Use SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft to perform daily AP operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Support AP process improvements through analytics and reporting insights.

Skills

Three-way matching

Advanced Excel

AP reporting

Power BI

SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft

Vendor inquiries

High volume invoices

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk needed in Tampa FL! Must have experience working with a large company!

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity to join a growing accounts payable team and help expand the organizations AP footprint in Tampa. The Accounts Payable Analyst processes a high volume of invoices, ensures accuracy through three-way matching, and supports vendors and internal stakeholders with timely and insightful reporting and analytics. The position requires strong technical skills in Excel and AP reporting, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices using three-way matching, including purchase orders and goods receipts, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Analyze invoices for discrepancies or errors and resolve issues promptly to maintain accurate financial records.
• Serve as the primary owner for accounts payable reporting, preparing and maintaining AP reports and analytics for management and stakeholders.
• Act as backup for invoice processing activities when needed, supporting the broader AP function.
• Assist vendors with invoicing inquiries, errors, and payment questions in a professional and timely manner.
• Set up new vendors in the system as needed, ensuring accurate and complete vendor master data.
• Conduct invoice analysis and review expense reimbursements and expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Utilize accounts payable systems and large ERP software (such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft) to perform daily AP operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper documentation, approvals, and adherence to AP processes.
• Support continuous improvement of AP processes by leveraging AP analytics and reporting insights.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience with mid- to large-sized corporations.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including three-way matching, purchase orders, and goods receipts.
• Demonstrated experience in AP reporting and working with AP analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems such as Oracle or PeopleSoft.
• Proven ability to process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently as the primary owner of AP reporting and also collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is a strong preference.
• Prior experience in invoice analysis, invoice processing, and expense reimbursement review.
• Familiarity with expense reports and related AP controls and procedures.
• Solid understanding of large-scale AP environments and best practices.
• Interest in joining an organization during a growth phase and contributing to building out AP capabilities.

Work Environment

The role is based in a professional corporate headquarters environment in Tampa and is fully on-site. Standard working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. The position follows a hybrid schedule of four days on-site and one day remote once training is complete, with initial training conducted fully in-office five days per week. The work setting involves regular use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft, along with advanced use of Excel and potentially Power BI for reporting and analytics.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.