Accounts Payable Specialist

Sypris Electronics LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Sypris Electronics, LLC is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the outflow of capital and handle invoices, tax recording, reconciliations, and loan documentation. The role requires five years of AP/GL experience and strong communication skills.

The position supports procurement, receiving, and audit activities, with focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to internal controls. A US government clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Business or Accounting degree preferred.
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures.
• Must be able to learn accounting software systems.
• Ability to maintain confidential and accurate records.
• Strong problem-solving skills with effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
• Effective organizational skills, high level of reliability, precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain a US Government granted security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responds to external vendors and internal customers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment, recording sales tax, assisting with bank reconciliations, and documenting loans.
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include match the check register with backup for review by the financial manager, verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies.
• Receives, verifies, and processes credit card bills and ensures correct general ledger account codes are used; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
• Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop payment orders as needed.
• Prepares weekly cash disbursement forecast
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions; this includes Accounts Payable, Received but Not Invoiced, Other Accruals and liabilities Balance Sheet accounts.
• Work with Procurement and Receiving dept to address purchase order mismatches and receiving discrepancies
• Track internal approvals and outstanding requests for information to ensure proper process flow is met and internal controls are satisfied
• Support external audit requests, as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting degree preferred

CAPP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company.

• Responds to external vendors and internal customers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, including processing invoices for payment, recording sales tax, assisting with bank reconciliations, and documenting loans
• Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include match the check register with backup for review by the financial manager, verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving discrepancies
• Receives, verifies, and processes credit card bills and ensures correct general ledger account codes are used; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records
• Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop payment orders as needed
• Prepares weekly cash disbursement forecast
• Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions; this includes Accounts Payable, Received but Not Invoiced, Other Accruals and liabilities Balance Sheet accounts
• Work with Procurement and Receiving dept to address purchase order mismatches and receiving discrepancies
• Track internal approvals and outstanding requests for information to ensure proper process flow is met and internal controls are satisfied
• Support external audit requests, as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Business or Accounting degree preferred
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) certification preferred
• Minimum of five years of related experience
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures
• Must be able to learn accounting software systems
• Ability to maintain confidential and accurate records
• Strong problem-solving skills with effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs
• Effective organizational skills, high level of reliability, precision and attention to detail
• Ability to obtain a US Government granted security clearance

Sypris Electronics, LLC provides goods and services to the U.S. Government and other prime contractors and is obligated by its contracts with those entities, as well as by various federal laws and regulations regarding security and export control, to restrict access to certain goods, services, and/or any related information. Accordingly, Sypris Electronics has a policy of only hiring U.S. citizens. Upon employment all employees will have to provide evidence verifying U.S. citizenship.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Pre-employment drug screening required.

Sypris Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Sypris Electronics offers a competitive compensation and benefits package upon date of hire including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with company matching. We also offer a 9/80 work schedule.