Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

About Seven Seas Water Group

Seven Seas Water Group (SSWG) is a portfolio company owned by investment funds managed by EQT. Headquartered in Tampa, SSWG delivers over 20 billion gallons of water annually to industrial, commercial, governmental, municipal, and hospitality customers across the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America. SSWG designs, builds, owns, and operates facilities, and seeks to optimize project risk transfer between the public and private sectors.

With more than 200 water and wastewater treatment plants throughout the region, the company has a strong reputation for decentralized water and wastewater solutions and offers a Water‑as‑a‑Service® approach to addressing global infrastructure challenges.

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. The role involves accurate G/L account and department coding, ongoing communication with vendors and internal stakeholders, and support for multiple domestic and international entities. Required skills include strong attention to detail, managing competing priorities, and collaboration across departments in a fast‑paced, growing environment.

The position is based at the Tampa, FL corporate headquarters.

• Lead the process of 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 per the company’s authorization policy.
• Prepare and organize weekly check runs and electronic wire and ACH payments.
• Ensure invoice payments comply with vendor or consultant contract terms.
• Work closely with the purchasing department on 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 fulfill 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.

• 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 advanced skills.
• Experience with multi‑company and/or international environments 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 priorities in a high‑growth business environment.
• Detail oriented, well organized and persistent in resolving issues with a collaborative, team‑focused mindset.

Candidates must apply through our website or by sending resumes to

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. 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 mental and physical disability needs. Applicant will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.