Staff Accountant

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We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support accounts payable operations for a university environment in Winter Haven, Florida. This contract opportunity is well suited for someone who can balance day-to-day invoice processing with oversight of approval workflows, vendor setup, and compliance-related reporting. The role also offers the chance to contribute to audit support and maintain accurate financial records in a collaborative accounting team.Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing and entering invoices accurately and efficiently.• Monitor payment schedules to help ensure vendors are paid within established deadlines.• Verify that invoices and expense submissions include the appropriate approvals before processing.• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight for a member of the accounts payable team.• Create and maintain vendor records, including setting up new suppliers in the accounting system.• Process employee travel and expense reimbursements in accordance with organizational policies.• Assist with state reporting activities and prepare documentation needed for audits.• Record accounting activity through journal entries and support the accuracy of the general ledger.