Accounts Payable Specialist I

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Plant City, FL
Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months (1,000 total hours)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Travel: None required

Job Summary
Our client, a leading company in the food distribution industry, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support their finance team at their Plant City, FL facility. This role is ideal for a candidate with 1-3 years of accounts payable experience who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Process customer credits and ensure proper documentation
- Clear and reconcile the Accounts Payable Trial Balance
- Review and process freight invoices
- Analyze invoices and expense reports to charge expenses to appropriate accounts and cost centers
- Record accounting entries in accordance with company procedures
- Monitor payment schedules and identify available discount opportunities
- Verify vendor information, including federal tax details

Required Qualifications
- 1-3 years of accounts payable processing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with expense report analysis and vendor invoice reconciliation
- Familiarity with freight invoice processing
- Strong adaptability in fast-paced work environments

About the Role
This is a full-time, onsite contract position supporting the accounting/finance department of a well-established organization in the food distribution industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting efficient accounts payable operations. Competitive rate offered based on experience.