About the job
About Us:
With a legacy spanning over 40 years, Sunrise Landscape has been a leading provider of commercial landscape maintenance, design, and installation services in West Central Florida, dedicated to delivering exceptional landscapes and unparalleled service.
This position is based in our corporate office in Tampa, Florida, conveniently located near the Westshore Plaza Mall.
Job Summary:
As we expand our operations, we are looking for a meticulous and well-organized Accounts Payable Specialist to become a vital part of our finance team. In this role, you will manage vendor invoices, oversee payment transactions, and cultivate vendor relationships. Your focus will be on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement of funds while contributing to month-end close activities and developing standard operating procedures to refine our accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Invoice Processing: Review and process vendor invoices to ensure precision and adherence to company policies.
- Accounts Payable Inbox Management: Manage the AP inbox by reviewing and responding to all correspondence received daily.
- Payment Processing: Prepare and execute payments through checks, electronic transfers, or credit card transactions, ensuring timely fund disbursement.
- Vendor Management: Maintain positive relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving discrepancies related to invoices and payments.
- Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile accounts payable transactions and vendor statements to uphold accuracy.
- Record Keeping: Keep organized and detailed records of all accounts payable transactions, including invoices, payment confirmations, and correspondence.
- Reporting: Assist in preparing accounts payable reports that provide insights into outstanding payables and cash flow projections.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements related to accounts payable.
- Support Month-End Close: Assist with month-end closing activities pertaining to accounts payable, including accruals and reporting.
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop and implement SOPs for the accounting department to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Additional Support: Provide coverage and support for Accounts Payable as needed.
- Other Related Duties as Assigned: Perform additional duties related to the job and/or the organization's operations.

