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Posted June 17, 2026
Robert Half

Bookkeeper

Tampa, FL 33606, US Contract
Compensation: $22.80 to $26.40 Hourly

We are looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a busy accounting function. This contract position with permanent potential is centered on accounts payable work and requires someone who can handle invoices carefully, maintain accurate financial records, and support timely payments. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping knowledge, sound judgment with coding transactions, and the ability to work through established approval steps with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities:
• Review incoming vendor invoices for completeness and accuracy before processing them for payment
• Prepare invoices for approval by documenting receipt dates and ensuring supporting details are in order
• Coordinate with business owners or authorized approvers to obtain payment authorization before checks are issued
• Create checks for approved invoices and match payment documentation to the correct records
• Record accounts payable activity in the general ledger and assign expenses to the appropriate accounts
• Maintain organized financial paperwork so completed payment packets can be scanned, filed, and tracked efficiently
• Enter numeric and financial data into accounting records with a high level of precision
• Support the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through final payment distribution

Qualifications:

• Experience in bookkeeping with a strong emphasis on accounts payable processing
• Working knowledge of general ledger concepts and account coding
• Ability to review and process approved invoices with a high degree of accuracy
• Proficiency with data entry, including numeric entry in financial records
• Familiarity with preparing checks and maintaining supporting payment documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established approval workflows
• Ability to organize records and manage multiple invoices in a timely manner

Compensation

$22.80-$26.40 Hourly

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