Accounts Payable, Senior

MITRE; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join our on-site finance team. You will audit invoices, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely payments while leveraging automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.

You should have 5+ years in AP or equivalent, strong data analysis skills, and experience with ERP and automation tools. Collaboration with internal partners and vendors is essential to maintain financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a Master’s; or PhD with relevant experience.
• 2+ years in Accounts Payable or similar finance operations, including invoice processing and payment execution.
• Experience with AP systems and automation tools; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze AP data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed invoice audits for accuracy and compliance, leveraging automation tools.
• Analyze AP data to identify trends and opportunities, providing insights to leadership.
• Support vendor setup, maintenance, and onboarding controls.
• Process payments per terms and internal controls, resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve discrepancies and aged items.
• Contribute to design and refinement of automated workflows and dashboards.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Data analysis

Vendor management

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Automation tools

Dashboard reporting

Job description

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose — and help shape the future.

Department Summary

The Accounts Payable department is responsible for accurately managing vendor invoices, processing payments based on defined payment schedules, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This team works closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to maintain strong relationships, resolve discrepancies, and support the organization’s overall financial integrity and cash flow management.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform detailed invoice audits to ensure accuracy, policy compliance, and proper approvals, leveraging existing automation tools rather than manual data entry.
• Analyze accounts payable data to identify trends, exceptions, and process improvement opportunities, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Support vendor setup and maintenance, ensuring accurate master data, appropriate documentation, and adherence to onboarding controls.
• Monitor and process payments in accordance with terms, cash flow guidelines, and internal controls, resolving any issues quickly and professionally.
• Partner with internal departments and vendors to research and resolve discrepancies, aged items, and complex invoice or payment issues.
• Contribute to the design and refinement of automated workflows, control checks, and reporting dashboards within the AP technology stack.
• Help shape the team’s transition toward account management and high-touch customer service by building strong vendor and stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in continuous improvement and special projects, bringing an audit and analytics mindset to enhance both operational efficiency and customer experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance operations role, including invoice processing, vendor maintenance, and payment execution.
• Proficiency with Accounts Payable systems and automation tools (e.g., ERP platforms, workflow tools, or invoice automation solutions), with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze AP data, identify discrepancies or trends, and provide clear, actionable insights or recommendations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with experience partnering cross-functionally and working directly with vendors to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced AP automation tools, ERP systems, and dashboard/reporting solutions to support analytics and process optimization.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s)

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s)

Not Applicable

Salary compensation range and midpoint

$88,400 - $110,500 - $132,600 Annual

Work Location Type

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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