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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Specialist
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$50,497 / year median in the U.S.
-16% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing environmental services organization in a fully remote Contract position. This role will provide contract support during a team member's leave and is well suited for someone who can manage high-volume invoice processing with accuracy and limited oversight after onboarding. The position offers the chance to contribute to day-to-day payables operations while helping maintain organized, timely financial records.
This is a remote role however we are looking for LOCAL Florida residents.
This is a remote role however we are looking for LOCAL Florida residents.
Responsibilities:
- Process a monthly invoice volume of approximately 300 to 400 items while maintaining accuracy and meeting payment timelines.
- Review invoices, receipts, and supporting documentation to assign proper general ledger accounts, divisions, and job numbers.
- Handle credit card and fuel card activity, ensuring charges are recorded correctly and matched to appropriate backup.
- Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and follow through on outstanding issues to keep accounts current.
- Perform three-way matching of purchase documents, invoices, and receipts to confirm payment readiness.
- Support payment activities such as ACH transactions and check runs in accordance with internal controls.
- Track receipt submissions and assist with documentation needed for expense validation and audit readiness.
- Contribute to year-end reporting needs, including 1099-related processing, and provide support for fixed asset work tied to an upcoming software implementation project.