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Robert Half Accounts Payable Specialist in Tampa, Florida
Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team in Tampa, Florida. This Contract position will focus on high-volume invoice entry, expense report processing, and day-to-day accounts payable support to help maintain accuracy and timeliness during a period of increased workload. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable handling repetitive data entry, and able to work efficiently while minimizing errors.
Responsibilities:
• Enter vendor invoices accurately and promptly into the accounting system while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Review, code, and process employee expense submissions in accordance with company policies and established deadlines.
• Provide general support to the accounts payable team by assisting with core AP tasks and coverage as needed.
• Help reduce existing backlogs by managing a high volume of invoices and expense reports in an organized manner.
• Verify invoice and expense information for completeness, correct coding, and proper documentation before processing.
• Use Deltek to input and update payable transactions and related financial records.
• Assist with payment support activities, including check run preparation and other routine AP functions.
• Maintain accurate records and help prevent duplicate or unnecessary re-entry through careful data validation. Requirements • Prior experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing and expense report administration.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy, particularly when working with numeric information.
• Ability to code invoices and expenses correctly using established accounting guidelines.
• Experience supporting check runs and other standard accounts payable operations.
• Familiarity with Deltek or the ability to learn new accounting software quickly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with computer-based financial systems and standard office software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader finance team.
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