What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Watsco Inc.?
Accounts Payable Specialist
Watsco, Inc., a publicly traded corporation (NYSE: WSO) has an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Specialist at its corporate headquarters in Coconut Grove, Florida. The candidate will report directly to the Accounting Manager and will play a fundamental role within the organization’s finance team.
Watsco is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies in the HVAC/R distribution industry in North America with over 695 locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, with additional market coverage on an export basis to portions of Latin America and the Caribbean. Revenues were $7.2 billion in 2025. Watsco has more than 7,000 employees.
Come join a group of professionals in a dynamic environment that provides our business units with a variety of functional support to enhance their success.
This role will work a hybrid schedule in our Coconut Grove, FL headquarters. Our teams are currently working in the office from Tuesday to Thursday, but this could change at a future date.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on corporate accounting experience while completing your education. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundational understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles. You will manage daily invoice processing, build vendor relationships, and assist with month-end closing procedures under the direct mentorship of our Accounting Manager.
Qualifications:
RESPONSIBLITIES/DUTIES:
- Accurate and timely processing of approved invoices and expense reimbursements.
- Ensure all invoices are approved according to signature authority.
- Reconcile vendor statements and research any discrepancies.
- Manage billing and payment discrepancies working with other teams for issue resolution.
- Ensure all expense reports follow reimbursement guidelines.
- Ensure all prepaid and accruals are properly coded.
- Prepare accurate and complete month-end accruals.
- Maintain accounts payable records.
- Assist with month-end closing.
- Perform other ad-hoc financial and accounting projects as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 1 year of accounts payable or accounting related work experience.
- Currently pursuing an accounting degree.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Excel and Word.
Watsco offers a competitive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants applying for employment must be authorized to work in the United States.