Accounts Payable Specialist
Tampa, FL, US, 33602
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to support invoice processing and workflow coordination within a SAP S/4HANA and OpenText VIM environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate invoice validation, efficient workflow management, and timely resolution of exceptions to support on-time payments and strong vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices using SAP S/4HANA and OpenText VIM workflow
- Monitor and manage invoice workflow queues, ensuring timely approvals and proactive follow-ups
- Review and validate invoices for accuracy, including:
- PO matching (2-way/3-way match)
- Correct vendor ID, pricing, invoice date, and invoice number
- Collaborate with internal teams to:
- Obtain required Purchase Orders (POs) or FSDs
- Resolve discrepancies and workflow-related issues
- Troubleshoot and resolve common workflow exceptions, including:
- Missing PO, GR, or SES
- Blocked or duplicate invoices
- Incorrect coding or vendor master data issues
- Route and reassign invoices appropriately within workflow (Invoice Manager vs. Business users)
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure proper audit trails within VIM
- Support vendor statement reconciliations and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely manner
- Process employee expense reports in SAP Concur, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely reimbursement
- Collect and distribute incoming office mail to appropriate departments and personnel
- Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox, ensuring timely review, response, and proper invoice routing
Key Competencies
- Problem-solving mindset
- Strong follow-up and accountability
- Process improvement focus
- Team collaboration
- Time management and organization
Required professional background & qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree Administration, Accounting. SAP knowledge, >3 years of experience in AP
Required languages:
- Spanish
- English
Required Knowledge:
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Strong teamwork mentality.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Professionalism and customer focus.
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Sense of Urgency
- Results Focus
Required Tool Know How:
- Microsoft Office tools.
- SAP
Nearest Major Market: Tampa