Accounts Payable Specialist

Risus Talent Partners; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day AP operations in Clearwater, Florida. You will process invoices, code bills, and ensure timely payments while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and a background in manufacturing, packaging, or distribution environments is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position in Clearwater.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or a related environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Review, code, and post accounts payable invoices.
• Verify invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile invoices, purchase orders, payments, and vendor accounts.
• Communicate with vendors regarding billing questions, payment status, and account discrepancies.
• Partner with internal departments to research and resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support month-end close activities, including accounts payable reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records and documentation.
• Prepare summaries and reports related to accounts payable activity as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounts payable operations. This position is responsible for ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time while maintaining strong communication with vendors and internal departments.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Clearwater, Florida.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Review, code, and post accounts payable invoices.
• Verify invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile invoices, purchase orders, payments, and vendor accounts.
• Communicate with vendors regarding billing questions, payment status, and account discrepancies.
• Partner with internal departments to research and resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Support month-end close activities, including accounts payable reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records and documentation.
• Prepare summaries and reports related to accounts payable activity as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience within manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or a related environment is preferred.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.