Accounts Payable Specialist Location: Carrollwood Springs Area, Tampa, FL Schedule: Fully On-Site Employment Type: Contract to hire 40 hours/week About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for full-cycle accounts payable processing in a high-volume environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple entities and locations. You will collaborate closely with procurement, purchasing, and accounting teams to maintain smooth operations and vendor relationships. Key Responsibilities + Process high-volume invoices, including validating charges, general ledger coding, intercompany, and multi-location allocations. + Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, receiving, and invoices using inventory-based software; resolve discrepancies with Procurement. + Ensure timely invoice approvals by coordinating with multi-level approvers and applying delegation threshold matrices. + Maintain vendor relationships and reconcile invoice/payment discrepancies. + Review vendor statements and complete monthly Excel-based reconciliations. + Assist AP Lead with team deadlines, ad-hoc reporting, data analysis, staff training, and special projects. + Organize and maintain AP records in a cloud-based, paperless environment. + Manage vendor W-9s, contracts, and certificates of insurance. + Support month-end close, including accruals and journal entries; identify process improvements for efficiency. + Other duties as assigned to support the accounting and payables department. Skills & Qualifications + Required: + High school diploma or GED. + 3–5 years of consistent full-cycle accounts payable experience. + Strong understanding of basic accounting principles. + Proficiency in Excel and data entry. + Attention to detail, organizational skills, and critical thinking. + Preferred: + Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. + Experience with ERP systems (Oracle/NetSuite a plus). + Familiarity with ENVI inventory software (IOS system). + Knowledge of Microsoft Teams. If interested, please apply directly below and email a copy of your resume to asrobert @astoncarter.com! 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 $25.00 - $30.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 2025. 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® double diamond 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.