Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Oberlin, Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of accounts payable tasks, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Retrieve and process invoices from the accounts payable mailbox and other sources.<br>• Handle utility bills and ensure they are downloaded and processed promptly.<br>• Distribute invoices for necessary approvals and track their progress.<br>• Manage transactions involving multi-currency vendors with accuracy.<br>• Perform three-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.<br>• Process regular invoices that do not require purchase orders.<br>• Update and maintain weekly aging files to monitor outstanding payments.<br>• Ensure all payments are accurately entered into the banking system.<br>• Prepare and issue checks for vendor payments.<br>• Post all completed payments into the accounting system using Great Plains.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, particularly Great Plains.<br>• Strong skills in account coding and accurate financial recordkeeping.<br>• Experience with Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions.<br>• Ability to perform check runs and ensure timely payment processing.<br>• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and vendor management.<br>• Excellent organizational and time management skills.<br>• Strong communication abilities for vendor follow-ups and internal coordination.<br>• Ability to pass background checks and comply with all required screening procedures.
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- Oberlin, OH
- onsite
- Temporary
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39.59 - 45.84 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Oberlin, Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of accounts payable tasks, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Retrieve and process invoices from the accounts payable mailbox and other sources.<br>• Handle utility bills and ensure they are downloaded and processed promptly.<br>• Distribute invoices for necessary approvals and track their progress.<br>• Manage transactions involving multi-currency vendors with accuracy.<br>• Perform three-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.<br>• Process regular invoices that do not require purchase orders.<br>• Update and maintain weekly aging files to monitor outstanding payments.<br>• Ensure all payments are accurately entered into the banking system.<br>• Prepare and issue checks for vendor payments.<br>• Post all completed payments into the accounting system using Great Plains.
- 2026-02-20T15:38:43Z