Accounts Payable Specialist — Drive Payments & Audits

Broward County Government; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Vacation (PTO) 2 weeks/year

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/yr

Job Basis Leave up to 40 hours

Paid parental leave

County Health Plan

Job summary

Broward County Government is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the Accounts Payable Division. The role involves reading, analyzing and auditing contracts, processing payments to vendors, and maintaining financial records in line with county policy.

The candidate will support budget monitoring, requisition reviews, and payroll-related tasks as needed, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and county regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires one (1) year of experience in bookkeeping, payroll or closely related experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Researches, analyzes and/or audits payments and retainage requests for compliance with agreements; processes payments to vendors according to contract; maintains records of payment and related transactions.
• Monitors budget expenditures and processes journal vouchers, deposits, petty cash and reimbursements.
• Reviews P-Card Transmittals and E-Payables invoices; ensures documentation and approvals before payment; uploads invoices and runs reports.
• May process payroll-audit timesheets, timecards and leave requests; codes and enters data; handles garnishments and payroll adjustments.
• Reviews requisitions for completeness before administration approval; prepares purchase requisitions and bid documentation.
• Performs basic business communications and creates spreadsheets to capture data for reports; handles document recording and customer inquiries.
• Provides customer service in person and by phone; resolves inquiries concerning account status and discrepancies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Auditing Experience

Financial Analysis

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

PeopleSoft Certification (Finance)

Microsoft Outlook/Excel Certification

Accounts Payable Certified Associate/Professional

Tools

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Broward County Government is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join the Accounts Payable Division. The role involves reading, analyzing and auditing contracts, processing payments to vendors, and maintaining financial records in line with county policy.

The candidate will support budget monitoring, requisition reviews, and payroll-related tasks as needed, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and county regulations.