Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities:
• Review invoices thoroughly before payment to confirm accuracy, proper documentation, and alignment with purchasing agreements, contract terms, and applicable funding guidelines.
• Examine payment requests against budget availability and purchase order balances to help ensure spending remains within authorized limits.
• Apply accounts payable knowledge within a government accounting setting, including fund-based and budget-driven financial practices.
• Verify that disbursements meet legal standards and serve an appropriate public purpose when public funds are used.
• Handle a large volume of detailed transactions independently while balancing deadlines and shifting priorities effectively.
• Enter, scan, and validate accounts payable records within the organization's financial system to support timely and accurate processing.
• Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook to track work, communicate updates, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Contribute to special assignments such as process reviews, user testing, and team training initiatives as needed.
• Perform additional accounting support duties and related responsibilities to assist the department's daily operations.• Experience in accounts payable or invoice processing, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of government, fund, or budget accounting principles is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle or comparable accounts payable and financial systems.
• Ability to review invoices for compliance, coding accuracy, and supporting documentation.
• Understanding of grant-related spending controls or public-sector funding requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently.