Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a finance team in Bradenton, Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and timely completion.
• Maintain and update vendor information while ensuring records are accurate and current.
• Review and reconcile financial transactions, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to address invoice and payment-related inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, resolve recurring issues, and increase efficiency.
• Assist with payment processing activities, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Support account reconciliations, credit card transactions, and other routine accounting functions.
• Participate in month-end closing activities and assist with additional accounting projects as assigned.
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Strong understanding of invoice coding, account reconciliation, and check run procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidential vendor and banking information with care and accuracy.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across departments and build productive vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify payment issues, investigate discrepancies, and support resolution efforts.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.