Accounts Payable Clerk

Risus Talent Partners; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day AP operations, processing invoices accurately and on time, maintaining financial records, and communicating with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues. The role requires 2+ years AP experience, strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Manufacturing/packaging distribution experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, distribution preferred.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 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 completeness and accuracy.
• Reconcile invoices, purchase orders, vendor statements, and payments.
• Communicate with vendors regarding billing questions, payment status, and account discrepancies.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accounts payable reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records and documentation.
• Summarize and report daily accounts payable activity as needed.
• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Organization

Verbal and written communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An established organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounts payable operations. This role is responsible for processing invoices accurately and on time, maintaining complete financial records, and communicating with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment-related issues.

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 completeness and accuracy.
• Reconcile invoices, purchase orders, vendor statements, and payments.
• Communicate with vendors regarding billing questions, payment status, and account discrepancies.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accounts payable reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records and documentation.
• Summarize and report daily accounts payable activity as needed.
• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or a related industry preferred.

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.