Accounts Payable Specialist

Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth & professional dev

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to support our finance team. You will review invoices, process payments, and maintain accurate records, helping vendors and internal departments stay aligned in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and strong communication as you build vendor relationships and assist with month-end close. Join a growing environmental services company in the Southeast and contribute to reliable financial

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in accounts payable or related office role.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documents.
• Process vendor payments via checks, ACH, and wires.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and vendor account activity.
• Resolve discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain organized AP records and documentation.
• Support month-end close and related accounting tasks.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoicing

Excel

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Process with Accuracy. Support the Business. Build Your Career.

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and looking to build a career in accounting or finance? As an Accounts Payable Associate at Coastal Waste & Recycling, you'll play an important role in supporting our financial operations by ensuring invoices are processed accurately, vendors are paid on time, and our accounting records remain organized and reliable.

At Coastal, our Accounts Payable Associates do more than process invoices—they build strong vendor relationships, solve problems, support internal teams, and help keep our business running smoothly.

Your Role

As an Accounts Payable Associate, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department by reviewing invoices, processing payments, maintaining accurate records, and partnering with vendors and internal departments to resolve questions and discrepancies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting and finance while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, receipts, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with processing vendor payments, including checks, ACH transactions, and wire transfers.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, payment status, credits, and vendor account activity.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by partnering with vendors and internal departments.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with expense coding, account allocations, and cost center assignments.
• Support month-end closing activities, reconciliations, and other accounting projects as assigned.
• Build positive relationships with vendors while providing professional and responsive customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and vendor information.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• At Coastal, we win as a team. Our Accounts Payable Associates support one another, build strong relationships, solve problems, and help ensure the financial strength that allows Coastal to continue serving our employees, customers, and communities.

What You'll Bring

• One (1) or more years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, administrative support, data entry, or a related office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Growth & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to build a career in accounting and finance
• Collaborative team environment where your work directly supports the success of the business
• Opportunity to grow with one of the fastest-growing environmental services companies in the Southeast

If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, solving problems, and building a career in finance, we'd love to have you join the Coastal Waste & Recycling Finance team.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.