Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable

Job overview

The Accounting Specialist – Accounts Payable role is onsite in Tampa, FL. Compensation is not specified. The position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and supports Family First’s Finance team. The role manages the accounts payable cycle while providing broader accounting support, helping maintain accurate financial records and address discrepancies. It also supports nonprofit, grant, and restricted-fund accounting, month-end close, reporting, and process improvement.

What you'll do

• Receive, review, code, enter, and process invoices and payments
• verify approvals and supporting documentation
• investigate discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with vendors and staff
• maintain vendor records and audit-ready documentation
• process ACH, check, and card payments
• prepare annual Forms 1099
• assist with closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, allocations, and financial reports
• support grant and restricted-fund accounting
• identify process improvements and advise staff on documentation and coding procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

accounting specialist

accounts payable

nonprofit accounting

quickbooks

excel

invoice processing

account reconciliation

month-end close

grant accounting

tampa fl

family first

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3+ years of accounts payable and/or general accounting experience, QuickBooks knowledge, reconciliation and month-end close experience, and strong Excel skills. Nonprofit and grant accounting experience is preferred.

About the employer

Family First, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.