Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: St. Petersburg, FL,

Employment: Temp (6 -9 months)

Industry: Banking

Compensation: $57,000-$60,000/year

Schedule: 40hours /week

About the Opportunity:

• The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely payments to vendors.
• This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

• Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for payment.
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices (three-way matching).
• Process weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and documentation.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and account inquiries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare reports related to accounts payable and outstanding liabilities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Support audits by providing requested documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper filing systems.
• Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and accounting teams to resolve issues.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or accounting

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or QuickBooks.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.