We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a government-focused finance team in Clearwater, Florida. This contract opportunity with long-term potential is ideal for someone who can manage detailed invoice review, maintain compliance with public-sector funding rules, and support accurate payment processing in a high-volume environment. The role offers the chance to contribute to a structured accounting operation while building toward long-term employment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review invoices thoroughly before payment to confirm accuracy, proper documentation, and alignment with purchasing agreements, contract terms, and applicable funding guidelines.<br>• Examine payment requests against budget availability and purchase order balances to help ensure spending remains within authorized limits.<br>• Apply accounts payable knowledge within a government accounting setting, including fund-based and budget-driven financial practices.<br>• Verify that disbursements meet legal standards and serve an appropriate public purpose when public funds are used.<br>• Handle a large volume of detailed transactions independently while balancing deadlines and shifting priorities effectively.<br>• Enter, scan, and validate accounts payable records within the organization's financial system to support timely and accurate processing.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook to track work, communicate updates, and maintain supporting documentation.<br>• Contribute to special assignments such as process reviews, user testing, and team training initiatives as needed.<br>• Perform additional accounting support duties and related responsibilities to assist the department's daily operations.
<p>We are looking for an organized Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activity for a company in St. Petersburg, Florida. This position is well suited to someone early in their accounting career who is comfortable working with data, enjoys accuracy-focused tasks, and wants to build stronger accounts payable experience in a stable real estate environment. You will work closely with the AP/AR Manager and internal stakeholders to help keep vendor payments current, records accurate, and documentation properly maintained.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process incoming invoices for multiple locations, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and records are properly organized.</p><p>• Assign the correct expense coding to invoices before entering them into the accounting system.</p><p>• Review account activity and outstanding balances to help identify discrepancies and avoid duplicate payments.</p><p>• Assist with payment processing by preparing check runs, generating payment records, and distributing checks after approval.</p><p>• Audit accounts payable reports and transaction batches to confirm details are accurate before final posting.</p><p>• Create and maintain vendor profiles, keeping onboarding information and payment details up to date.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and internal contacts to resolve billing questions, payment issues, and account variances in a timely manner.</p><p>• Provide general administrative and accounting support as needed across accounts payable operations.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent opportunity that will [ay up to $50,000 depending upon experience. Please apply to Jane Gearhart if interested! </p>