Senior Accounts Payable Specialist at Seven Seas Water Group

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts Payable, Vendor Management, Invoice Processing, ERP Systems, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Multi-tasking, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Process Improvement, Collaboration, Time Management, Organizational Skills, SOX Compliance

Industry

Utilities

Description

Description Seven Seas Water Group Seven Seas Water Group (www.sevenseaswater.com) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, with operations across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America, Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) delivers annually over 20 billion gallons of water to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates, delivers new facilities, or acquires and upgrades existing facilities, with the goal of optimizing project risk transfer between the public and private sectors. We have more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants in operations throughout the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. With an outstanding reputation for decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions, the SSWG “Water-as-a-Service®” approach seeks to help solve global water and wastewater infrastructure challenges. SSWG operates two businesses within the water infrastructure space. Seven Seas Water, which provides water treatment and desalination for governmental, hospitality and industrial customers in United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the AUC Group (www.aucgroup.net), which provides decentralized water and wastewater treatment plants for industrial and municipal customers in the United States. EQT is a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies. With a Nordic heritage and a global mindset, EQT has a track record of more than three decades of developing companies across multiple geographies, sectors, and strategies. EQT has investment strategies covering all phases of a business’ development, from start-up to maturity. EQT has EUR 273 billion in total assets under management (EUR 141 billion in fee-generating assets under management) as of 30 June 2025, within two business segments – Private Capital and Real Assets. With its roots in the Wallenberg family’s entrepreneurial mindset and philosophy of long-term ownership, EQT is guided by a set of strong values and a distinct corporate culture. EQT manages and advises funds and vehicles that invest across the world with the mission to future-proof companies, generate attractive returns and make a positive impact with everything EQT does. The EQT AB Group comprises EQT AB (publ) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, which include general partners and fund managers of EQT funds as well as entities advising EQT funds. EQT has offices in more than 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas and has more than 1,900 employees. Seven Seas Water Group is a portfolio company of EQT AB (together with its subsidiaries, "EQT"), a purpose-driven global investment organization that partners with companies worldwide through its Private Capital and Real Assets strategies. Founded in 1994, EQT is a leading active ownership firm that has more than EUR 273 billion in total assets under management across nearly 50 active funds. EQT is committed to investing behind essential infrastructure, partnering with established platforms that deliver sustainable, mission critical services aligned with global needs for resource efficiency. More info: www.eqtgroup.com Follow EQT on LinkedIn, X, YouTube and Instagram The corporate headquarters is in Tampa, Florida with operations across the US, Caribbean, and Latin America. *No agencies* Job Summary: The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for all aspects of the accounts payable function, including processing PO & Non-PO invoices, expense reports, and coordinating information regarding vendor payments. This role also involves accurate G/L account and department coding, as well as ongoing communication with vendors and internal stakeholders. This position supports multiple domestic and international entities and requires a strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and collaboration across multiple departments in a fast-paced, and growing environment. The position is based at the Tampa, Florida corporate headquarters. Requirements ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS · Lead the process for organizing, coding, entering and posting invoices into the accounting system with high accuracy and within deadlines. Assist in adopting AI initiatives into our current system. · Maintain accurate vendor records including banking information and tax documents, respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies effectively and professionally. · Distribute invoices for approvals in accordance with the company’s authorization policy. · Prepare and organize weekly check runs and electronic wire and ACH payments. · Ensure invoice payments comply with terms of vendor or consultant contracts. · Work closely with purchasing department related to three-way matching of invoices. · Support month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts payable, including AP management reporting. · Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls and accounting standards. · Assist with audits by providing documentation to fulfil requests from internal and external auditors. · Identify and implement process efficiencies. · May act as a Team Lead to assist other A/P specialists with questions/issues. · Perform other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts payable or equivalent accounting experience, preferably in a SOX compliant environment. • Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practices. • Experience working with an ERP system (Preferably IFS) and high advanced skills. • Experience working with multi-company and/or international preferred. • Associate’s degree required; bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or a related field. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Proven ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and adapt to changing and competing priorities in a high growth business environment. • Detail oriented, well organized and persistent in resolving issues with a collaborative, team-focused mindset. How to Apply Candidates must apply through our website, or by sending resumes to Talent@7seaswater.com. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This role also involves supporting month-end and year-end close activities and identifying process efficiencies.