Accounts Payable Specialist Sarasota, FL

Accounts Payable Specialist

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.