Public Sector AP Supervisor: Compliance & Payments

Sarasota Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office in Sarasota seeks a Supervisor of Accounts Payable to lead the AP team, ensure timely, accurate, and compliant disbursements, and uphold internal controls in a public-sector environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, auditing invoices, reviewing transactions, and supporting year-end close and audits while promoting accountability and ethical stewardship across the organization.

Qualifications

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the accounts payable team.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and internal policies.
• Interpret contracts and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.
• Lead year-end close activities and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage disbursement of payments (checks and ACH) accurately and timely.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to AP staff and uphold internal controls.
• Collaborate with Procurement and County staff for alignment of financial functions.
• Support COOP and emergency response procedures for essential AP functions.

Skills

Accounts payable

Leadership

Vendor management

Auditing

Public sector accounting

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Financial software systems

Job description

The Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s Office in Sarasota seeks a Supervisor of Accounts Payable to lead the AP team, ensure timely, accurate, and compliant disbursements, and uphold internal controls in a public-sector environment.

Responsibilities include training staff, auditing invoices, reviewing transactions, and supporting year-end close and audits while promoting accountability and ethical stewardship across the organization.