Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a government-focused finance team in Clearwater, Florida. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can work accurately in a fast-paced environment while handling invoice review, payment processing, and compliance-driven documentation. The person in this role will help maintain strong financial controls, ensure proper use of public funds, and contribute to efficient day-to-day accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities:
• Review invoices in detail to confirm accuracy, completeness, and adherence to purchasing terms, contract conditions, and funding guidelines.
• Examine payment requests against purchase orders and supporting records to ensure charges are coded correctly and meet internal and regulatory standards.
• Assess available budget balances and funding sources before processing transactions to support sound financial stewardship.
• Process accounts payable a...