Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

The Davis Companies is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations within a fast‑paced, service‑driven government environment. This short‑term contract role plays a key part in ensuring accurate processing of vendor invoices, financial documentation, and departmental reporting.

If you enjoy organized workflows, numbers, and being the go‑to person who keeps financial activity running smoothly, this role is a great fit.

• Receive, review, and process vendor invoices with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Code and route invoices using established county financial procedures and departmental guidelines.
• Reconcile financial records
  , ensuring alignment between invoices, purchase orders, and budget allocations.
• Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets
  , including applying basic formulas, sorting data, and performing routine financial updates.
• Assist in tracking expenses, validating supporting documentation
  , and resolving any discrepancies with vendors or internal staff.
• Support the Finance team with data entry, file maintenance, audit preparation
  , and other administrative accounting tasks as needed.
• Utilize Oracle Financials (strongly preferred) to manage invoices, pull reports, and ensure accurate system updates.

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience or a similar accounting support role.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles
  , including reconciliation and invoice flow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, spreadsheet updates, data entry).
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP financial systems is strongly preferred.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a structured government environment.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with both internal departments and external vendors.