Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Clearwater, Florida. This Contract-to-Long-Term position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a government organization while building your career in finance. The role involves handling a high volume of transactions and ensuring compliance with accounting standards, with potential for ongoing placement and comprehensive benefits. Responsibilities: • Perform detailed pre-audit, verification, and validation of invoices to ensure compliance with purchase orders, contracts, and funding agency requirements. • Apply knowledge of governmental accounting, including fund and budget accounting concepts, to accounts payable functions. • Analyze available funding on purchase orders and departmental budgets to ensure accurate financial transactions. • Ensure adherence to regulations concerning the use of public funds for legal and public purposes. • Manage a high volume of detailed and complex accounts payable transactions independently while meeting strict deadlines. • Utilize Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, for tasks and data management. • Process accounts payable data by scanning, keying, and validating information in the organization's accounts payable system. • Assist with special projects, staff training, system testing, and procedural reviews as needed. • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the team. Requirements • Proven experience in accounts payable, preferably with exposure to governmental accounting practices. • Familiarity with fund accounting principles and government grant compliance. • Proficiency in using Oracle or similar accounting software. • Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. • Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of detailed transactions effectively. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines. • Knowledge of compliance standards related to public fund usage. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .