Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who will play a crucial role in identifying repetitive invoice problems, analyzing root causes, and working with management to initiate resolutions across the system. The specialist will ensure adequate controls are in place to safeguard assets and prevent unauthorized payments, overpayments, and expense abuse. This role requires a proactive approach to research and resolve purchase order (PO) invoice discrepancies, credits for pricing, and receiving issues. Additionally, the specialist will review vendor credit balances on a monthly basis and work with vendors to clear credit balances over 90 days. The ideal candidate will review vendor statements to ensure reconciliation with open payables for both processed and unprocessed invoices, maintaining vendor statements within 90 days of the invoice date. ResponsibilitiesIdentify and analyze repetitive invoice problems and initiate resolutions system-wide. Ensure controls are in place to safeguard assets and prevent unauthorized payments and expense abuse. Research and resolve PO invoice discrepancies and credits for pricing and receiving issues. Review and clear vendor credit balances over 90 days on a monthly basis. Ensure vendor open accounts receivable reconciles with open payables. Run reports and queries to address PO invoices with open cost messages. Utilize system knowledge to resolve 3-way match problems and invoice errors. Collaborate with procurement to resolve issues related to fatal errors. Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss and resolve issues. Resolve fatal errors from electronic invoice interfaces daily. Review and resolve open RNI receipts and vendor returns monthly. Essential SkillsExperience with large ERP systems. Invoice processing and vendor management. Accounts payable, including manual AP indexing and scanning. Ability to cut checks. Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with invoice discrepancies and matching. Vendor management capabilities. Work EnvironmentThis position offers a flexible work environment, initially requiring onsite presence for 2-3 weeks for training. After training, there is an option to work remotely, with the possibility of coming onsite once every two weeks to scan mail. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Candidates must have their own computer in compliance with company policy for contractors. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Clearwater, FL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.