Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts Payable Clerk needed in Tampa FL! Must have experience working with a large company!

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity to join a growing accounts payable team and help expand the organizations AP footprint in Tampa. The Accounts Payable Analyst processes a high volume of invoices, ensures accuracy through three-way matching, and supports vendors and internal stakeholders with timely and insightful reporting and analytics. The position requires strong technical skills in Excel and AP reporting, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices using three-way matching, including purchase orders and goods receipts, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Analyze invoices for discrepancies or errors and resolve issues promptly to maintain accurate financial records.
• Serve as the primary owner for accounts payable reporting, preparing and maintaining AP reports and analytics for management and stakeholders.
• Act as backup for invoice processing activities when needed, supporting the broader AP function.
• Assist vendors with invoicing inquiries, errors, and payment questions in a professional and timely manner.
• Set up new vendors in the system as needed, ensuring accurate and complete vendor master data.
• Conduct invoice analysis and review expense reimbursements and expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Utilize accounts payable systems and large ERP software (such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft) to perform daily AP operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proper documentation, approvals, and adherence to AP processes.
• Support continuous improvement of AP processes by leveraging AP analytics and reporting insights.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience with mid- to large-sized corporations.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including three-way matching, purchase orders, and goods receipts.
• Demonstrated experience in AP reporting and working with AP analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros.
• Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems such as Oracle or PeopleSoft.
• Proven ability to process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently as the primary owner of AP reporting and also collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is a strong preference.
• Prior experience in invoice analysis, invoice processing, and expense reimbursement review.
• Familiarity with expense reports and related AP controls and procedures.
• Solid understanding of large-scale AP environments and best practices.
• Interest in joining an organization during a growth phase and contributing to building out AP capabilities.

Work Environment

The role is based in a professional corporate headquarters environment in Tampa and is fully on-site. Standard working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch break. The position follows a hybrid schedule of four days on-site and one day remote once training is complete, with initial training conducted fully in-office five days per week. The work setting involves regular use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft, along with advanced use of Excel and potentially Power BI for reporting and analytics.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.