What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Kelly?
We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced shared services team supporting high-volume invoice processing across the U.S., Canada, and manufacturing operations.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, problem-solving, and collaborating across teams to help keep payment processes running smoothly and accurately.
This is a 6- to 12-month contract role with the potential to convert to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate. Pay is $25 to $28/hour, with full benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, and medical, dental, and vision insurance options. This is a hybrid position requiring you to be in the Tampa office a couple of days per week, including a couple of Fridays each month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions using 3-way matching
- Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing through systems such as SAP, Fusion, Wise, or related platforms
- Review and resolve parked and blocked invoices by partnering with buyers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Reconcile vendor statements and respond to internal and external payment inquiries
- Support compliance with company AP policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Assist with process improvement initiatives and special projects within the shared services environment
- Help maintain accuracy and efficiency during month-end close and other peak-volume periods
Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of accounts payable experience
- High school diploma required; college degree preferred
- Experience processing 75–100 invoices per day in a high-volume environment
- Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and invoice matching
- Experience with ERP systems, with SAP strongly preferred
- Experience with OCR/document imaging systems, preferably ReadSoft
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook and Excel
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work overtime during peak demand periods and month-end close
- Consumer products industry experience preferred
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Comfortable collaborating across departments to resolve invoice and payment issues
- A team player who can also identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency
Salary : $25 - $28