Temporary Accounting Specialist

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Located in Fort Myers, FL

Salary: $20-$23hr

Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour (based on experience)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Position Overview

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounting Specialist to support a busy accounting team. This role provides cross-functional assistance to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and the Staff Accountant, helping ensure smooth and accurate financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

General

  • Review online banking activity daily to identify any fraudulent checks, ACH transactions, or discrepancies

Accounts Payable Support

  • Provide backup support for A/P during absences
  • Assist with voucher preparation and A/P check runs
  • Pull and organize invoices for payment from aging reports (three times weekly)
  • Assist with FedEx billing (spreadsheet creation, coding, and submission for approval)
  • Process zero-dollar receivers and write-offs
  • Scan and upload invoices and documents into DocuWare and PO Navigator (Edocs)
  • Maintain filing and assist with archiving A/P records

Corporate Credit Card Reconciliation (PNC Visa)

  • Verify receipts for all transactions
  • Ensure purchases are properly authorized and documented
  • Assign appropriate GL codes to expenses
  • Assist with preparing end-of-month voucher submissions

Vendor & Supplier Management

  • Assist with onboarding new suppliers
  • Request updated documentation (W-9, Supplier Forms) for active vendors
  • Scan and upload vendor documentation into the system

Accounts Receivable Support

  • Provide backup support for A/R during absences
  • Assist with scanning invoices and quotes into internal systems (COSMOS)

Staff Accountant Support

  • Assist with monthly Florida sales tax filings
  • Organize invoices by Purchase Order number
  • Match PNC vouchers to statements for review
  • Assist with quarterly FOB purchase reviews
  • Match invoices to purchase order receipts

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 2–4 years of accounting or related experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field is a plus

Additional Information

  • This is a full-time position with potential for permanent placement
  • Overtime may be required based on business needs
  • Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Office environment with moderate noise levels
  • Regular sitting, typing, and computer work required
  • Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds

Express Office: Fort Myers (Northeast Corridor)
7370 College Parkway
Suite 304
Fort Myers, FL 33907
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