Payment Specialist - Payables

The Clerk’s Office is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Payment Specialist to join our
Payables Department. In this critical role, you will help uphold the Clerk’s Office commitment to accuracy, transparency, and accountability in all financial operations.

The Payment Specialist performs advanced auditing and payment processing for accounts payable on behalf of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, supporting the operational functions of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. This position is responsible for recording and posting monetary transactions, performing daily and weekly accounting reconciliations, researching unusual items or discrepancies involving payments or accounting policies, and ensuring appropriate resolution.

You will review all processed work to verify accuracy and the proper handling of funds. Assignments may include pre‑auditing, administrative accounting, and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payments.

• Generous paid time off and 17 paid holidays – yes you read that right!
• Superior health care plans with lower costs to you
• Retirement choices through the Florida Retirement System and deferred compensation plan
• Award‑Winning Wellness Program that gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Work with a purpose
• Give back to the community
• Be part of a family
• Build your skills
• Pursue career advancement opportunities
• Reach your professional and personal goals

• Audits, prepares, processes, and posts various transactions to assigned work unit; performs verification for all transactions received through unit checks and balances procedures
• Prepares transaction logs, and other routine documentation for assigned accounting duties
• Generates a variety of records, lists, forms, reports and/or statements relating to department functions
• Prints, copies, distributes, and/or files records, lists, forms, reports, statements, spreadsheets, and other documentation applicable to assigned accounting functions
• Processes transactions, assists customers, and accounts daily for all transactions processed for department
• Performs follow‑up on customer accounts, as applicable to assigned department
• Responds to inquiries concerning records and assigned accounts; provides resolution, information, or direction accordingly
• Reviews all work processed for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in accounting and processing of transactions
• Provides cross‑training, assistance and guidance to other unit employees in accounting processes and procedures
• Performs advanced accounting clerical tasks requiring specialized knowledge of unit processes and procedures
• Functions with considerable independence and initiative in researching accounting discrepancies, inconsistencies, and out‑of‑balance conditions

High school diploma (or GED), supplemented by three (3) years of recent and relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to apply initiative and work independently in researching and reporting on accounting discrepancies and resolving client/customer issues with minimal supervisory review; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Note: Vacancy postings may be cancelled at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified of cancellations. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to human resources at  or .

The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. Depending on the position, candidates are subject to drug screening, a physical and a background check as a condition of employment. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in…