Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Sarasota, FL • 21h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a well-established manufacturing organization in Sarasota, Florida on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can manage invoice processing with accuracy while contributing to a collaborative team environment. The role focuses primarily on end-to-end accounts payable work, with occasional assistance on accounts receivable activities such as payment follow-up and light collections. This position offers the chance to make an immediate impact while building long-term career growth within a stable company.

Responsibilities:

Manage the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing, coding, and entering a high volume of vendor invoices into the accounting system.

Verify invoice accuracy through three-way matching against purchase orders and receiving documentation before payments are released.

Research billing issues and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Create, update, and maintain vendor profiles while ensuring payment details and supporting records remain accurate and complete.

Prepare and execute recurring payment batches, including ACH transactions and check runs, according to established schedules.

Use Excel-based reporting to track payables activity, monitor outstanding items, and support day-to-day accounting visibility.

Follow up on open purchase orders with internal departments to help clear unresolved items and keep records current.

Support general accounting operations by organizing financial documentation and assisting with occasional accounts receivable follow-up and light collections.

Recommend workflow improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across payable processes. Requirements - At least 2 years of hands-on experience in accounts payable within an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to perform three-way matching for invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents.

Working knowledge of QuickBooks or comparable accounting software used for invoice and payment processing.

Strong Excel capabilities, including the use of formulas, lookups, and pivot tables for reporting and analysis.

Experience with invoice coding, account coding, ACH processing, and check run administration.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Effective written and verbal communication skills with a proactive approach to problem solving.

Manufacturing industry experience is helpful, though not required for consideration.

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