Accounts Payable

  • Kelly
  • Fort Myers, Florida
  • 01/31/2021
Full time

Job Description

Accounts Payable - Fort Myers
  • Full time position, temp-to-hire
  • $16 to start
  • Monday - Friday
  • 8am-5pm

Please send qualified resumes to

Position Duties

Accounts Payable Specialist 1 must be able to perform the following, as assigned:
• Perform an intense, diligent pre-audit function by verifying all payment requests, including invoices, by checking prices, quantities, and specific items against the purchase order, quote, or contract for completeness and mathematical accuracy, and on all authorized Purchase Orders to ensure required approval paths were followed
• Accurately keypunch vendor invoice information, statements, or payment requests into our accounting financial software
• Prudently perform the data entry verifying process
• Be familiar with all applicable company's Purchasing Manual and determine if payment request falls within their purchasing guidelines, State Statutes, Administrative Codes, IRS Rules and Regulations, and all other local, state, and Federal rules, regulations, codes, and laws
• Be familiar with assigned departments' function and appropriate personnel
• Act as liaison between vendor and departments in regard to problems arising with payment of invoices
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Distribute County, Port, Court, and Clerk payments
• Participate in testing new software and/or software upgrades as needed/instructed
• Research all void and stop payment requests prior to re-issuing payments
• Keep current with and knowledgeable of applicable: State Statutes, IRS regulations, Administrative Codes, relevant legal opinions, and any other local, state , and federal rules, regulations, and laws
• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Education, Experience & Certification(s)

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Two years of clerical and customer service experience, or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.
• Two years of accounting or bookkeeping experience using current industry standard accounts payable software preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic level of Excel, Word and Outlook required
• Working knowledge of Oracle EnterpriseOne software preferred
• Accurate keyboarding, and data entry skills required
• Proficiency in business English and business math required
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with stringent time constraints
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and professional demeanor required
• Use tact in sensitive situations, maintain confidentiality of restricted files, and maintain a courteous attitude at all times
• Ability to work effectively in a group or independently
• Work is performed under minimum supervision; requires initiative and independent judgment
• Demonstrate proficiency with operations and general care of the PC, printers and other required office equipment
• Ability to work extended hours

Physical Requirements

• Office: Majority of the time is spent sitting at the computer, remainder of the time is spent assisting in other functions
• This position requires clear verbal interaction with employees, the public and agencies
• This position requires limited bending and lifting
• This position may require going to other departments and/or offices on different floors and/or buildings throughout the day
• This position may require occasional travel to other sites to review products, or attend meetings, seminars or classes
• Ability to use standard office equipment
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds



Why Kelly ® ?

As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.


About Kelly ®

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.

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