Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Independence, Ohio. This position plays a key role in ensuring the company’s financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately and promptly to meet payment deadlines.<br>• Verify and classify data related to vendor accounts, payments, and invoices within the company’s system.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to address invoice and payment-related inquiries.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors’ accounts receivable teams to ensure smooth communication.<br>• Promote and implement digital payment methods to minimize paper check usage.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and unapplied payments in a timely manner.<br>• Ensure outgoing payments comply with company policies and financial procedures.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Handle additional tasks and projects as assigned to support the accounts payable function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.<br>• At least 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting preferred.<br>• Familiarity with accounts payable systems and databases.<br>• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data and provide insights.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Adobe, and PowerPoint.<br>• Knowledge of accounts payable processes, including coding invoices and handling ACH payments.<br>• Experience in managing check runs and ensuring accurate account coding.
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- Independence, OH
- onsite
- Temporary
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23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Independence, Ohio. This position plays a key role in ensuring the company’s financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately and promptly to meet payment deadlines.<br>• Verify and classify data related to vendor accounts, payments, and invoices within the company’s system.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to address invoice and payment-related inquiries.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors’ accounts receivable teams to ensure smooth communication.<br>• Promote and implement digital payment methods to minimize paper check usage.<br>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and unapplied payments in a timely manner.<br>• Ensure outgoing payments comply with company policies and financial procedures.<br>• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to support accurate financial reporting.<br>• Handle additional tasks and projects as assigned to support the accounts payable function.
- 2025-10-28T18:43:45Z