12 Results for Operations Specialist Jobs in Akron, OH

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Payroll Specialist

Canton, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a large manufacturing workforce in Canton, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll activities for approximately 1,500 employees, including union and non-union populations across hourly and salaried pay groups. The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in multi-state payroll processing, and the ability to work effectively with bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll schedules. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely pay for hourly and salaried team members. • Administer payroll for union and non-union employee groups while applying contract terms, payroll rules, and company policies correctly. • Manage multi-state payroll activities and verify compliance with applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements. • Review timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to resolve discrepancies before payroll submission. • Coordinate bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll runs and perform audits to maintain payroll accuracy and data integrity. • Use payroll and timekeeping systems such as UKG Ready, Kronos, and SAP to maintain employee payroll records and support payroll processing. • Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll data, and assist with inquiries from employees, managers, and internal stakeholders. • Support payroll-related system updates or process changes as needed while helping maintain continuity in day-to-day payroll operations.
2026-10-26T13:38:43Z

Payroll Specialist - AP (Tier II)

Highland Hills, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20.00 - 20.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist - AP (Tier II) to support payroll and billing operations for clients in Rochester, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume administrative work with accuracy, meet banking and delivery deadlines, and provide dependable service across payroll, invoicing, and customer support activities. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment when reviewing financial information, and a collaborative approach to maintaining smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities: • Examine client payroll records across multiple systems to confirm figures are correct, including tax jurisdiction details and balancing information before processing. • Audit billing documentation and related payroll support to ensure invoices are complete, accurate, and ready for release. • Complete final payroll processing tasks, produce checks, and ensure work is finished within required banking deadlines. • Close out invoicing activities, generate customer invoices, and verify timely distribution of billing documents. • Assemble payroll and invoice packages for customer delivery and coordinate shipment so materials arrive on schedule. • Reconcile payroll and billing results against accounting statements to identify discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy. • Provide support across departmental activities, including invoicing assistance and responsive customer service when questions arise. • Follow company policies and established procedures while contributing to an organized, efficient, and team-focused work environment.
2026-11-03T17:08:43Z

Payroll Specialist

Akron, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support biweekly payroll operations for a large employee population in Akron, Ohio. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage high-volume time entry, verify payroll accuracy, and assist with basic accounts receivable tasks. The role offers an opportunity to work in a structured weekday schedule while ensuring timely and precise payroll processing. Responsibilities: • Enter and maintain time records for more than 400 employees to support accurate biweekly payroll processing. • Complete full timesheet input for a designated group of employees while reviewing remaining records for discrepancies, missing details, and approval accuracy. • Audit payroll-related data in the timekeeping system to identify and resolve entry errors before payroll is finalized. • Process biweekly payroll activities in accordance with established deadlines and internal procedures. • Use Excel to organize payroll information, review supporting data, and assist with routine reporting needs. • Provide support for basic accounts receivable activities, including handling straightforward billing or payment-related updates. • Work closely with the payroll team during the training period and independently manage assigned duties during scheduled coverage periods. • Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality when handling employee payroll and financial information.
2026-10-27T20:44:09Z

Purchase & Sales Specialist

North Canton Nt, OH
onsite
Temporary to Hire
26.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Purchase & Sales Specialist to join a growing team in North Canton, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent role. This role supports daily purchasing operations while helping maintain strong supplier relationships and steady material availability for the business. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing quote analysis, order management, and coordination with internal teams. Responsibilities: • Partner with the Purchasing Director to identify and obtain materials, supplies, and equipment needed to support business operations. • Gather and review supplier quotations, assess pricing and service options, and help determine the most suitable vendor selections. • Prepare and submit purchase orders accurately while following established company guidelines and approval processes. • Monitor open orders, confirm shipment schedules, and follow up on delayed items or backordered products to reduce disruptions. • Keep vendor files, purchasing records, and supporting documentation current, organized, and easy to reference. • Coordinate with inventory and production personnel to help maintain appropriate stock levels and support operational continuity. • Contribute to cost reduction efforts by tracking supplier performance and identifying opportunities for better purchasing value.
2026-10-27T20:44:09Z

Procurement Specialist

Cleveland, OH
onsite
Temporary to Hire
19.79 - 22.91 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support purchasing, billing, and vendor-related operations for an onsite team. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate transactional work, can manage competing priorities, and brings a strong service mindset when working with internal teams and external suppliers. The role blends procurement coordination with accounting support, making it a strong fit for someone who is comfortable handling invoices, purchase documentation, and daily communication with vendors. Responsibilities: • Process purchase requests and prepare purchase orders and requisitions with a high level of accuracy and timeliness. • Support billing and accounts payable activities by reviewing invoices, matching documentation, and helping reconcile financial transactions. • Maintain day-to-day communication with vendors, including responding to inquiries and resolving routine billing or order-related issues. • Enter and update procurement and payment data in internal systems while ensuring records remain complete and organized. • Assist with general accounting support tasks connected to purchasing and invoice processing. • Review invoice volume throughout the month, manage fluctuating workloads, and maintain consistent quality during repetitive tasks. • Coordinate procurement activities in alignment with established buying procedures and organizational requirements. • Use business software tools such as Microsoft Office, Sage Intacct, Certify, and Paramount to complete purchasing and billing functions.
2026-11-13T17:48:44Z

Payroll Specialist

Akron, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract opportunity based in Akron, Ohio. This role is ideal for a detail-focused candidate who can oversee complex multi-state payroll operations while partnering with HR and internal stakeholders to maintain accuracy, compliance, and strong employee support. The position may be performed in a hybrid arrangement or fully remote for the right candidate. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end processing of bi-weekly multi-state payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while coordinating related deductions, retirement contributions, loan repayments, and other payroll obligations. • Maintain and support payroll and timekeeping system settings to promote reliable processing and accurate recordkeeping across platforms. • Prepare recurring and on-demand payroll reports for teams such as Accounting, Legal, Benefits, and Human Resources to support business decisions and compliance needs. • Investigate and resolve advanced payroll issues, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and drive inquiries through to completion with a high level of ownership. • Administer payroll compliance activities, including tax withholding requirements, garnishments, subpoenas, audit support, and reconciliation of payroll balances and pay data. • Research notices from federal, state, and local tax agencies and implement timely corrections or responses to resolve outstanding issues. • Contribute to process improvement efforts and system-related projects, including integrations, workflow enhancements, and payroll documentation updates. • Perform audits and reconciliations across multiple systems to verify data accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support year-end readiness. • Coordinate year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation and tax filing support, and provide backup assistance for site administrative responsibilities when needed.
2026-11-10T18:18:42Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Mantua, OH
onsite
Temporary to Hire
18.00 - 20.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a logistics organization in Mantua, Ohio in a fully onsite, contract-to-permanent role. This position supports accurate billing, transaction processing, and payment-related activities that keep financial operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with high-volume data, and able to coordinate effectively with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain timely account activity. Responsibilities: • Review freight-related charges and supporting documentation to confirm billing accuracy and alignment with customer guidelines and company procedures. • Prepare and issue customer invoices, validate pricing information, and enter billing details into client-specific payment or invoicing platforms. • Research payment and data discrepancies, gather backup documentation, and work with internal operational teams to correct issues efficiently. • Handle financial transactions connected to drivers, including fuel activity, escrow releases, maintenance-related items, and chassis charges where applicable. • Support compensation processing for agents and drivers by ensuring payment information is entered accurately and on schedule. • Manage both individual and shared department inboxes, responding to inquiries and addressing billing or payment concerns in a timely manner. • Apply cash activity and maintain accurate accounts receivable records to support account reconciliation and reporting. • Assist with additional department tasks as needed to help maintain smooth day-to-day financial and operational support.
2026-11-05T14:54:04Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pepper Pike, OH
onsite
Temporary to Hire
22.80 - 26.40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Ohio in a contract position with the potential for a permanent role. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing the full accounts payable cycle, maintaining accuracy in a high-volume environment, and supporting internal teams with timely financial processing. The position offers the opportunity to work across multiple programs, handle weekly payment activity, and contribute to organized, reliable accounting operations. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring established procedures are followed accurately and efficiently. • Review incoming payable documents, route and organize submissions, and prepare invoices for entry into the accounting system. • Validate approvals, confirm supporting documentation, and code invoices correctly before processing payments. • Produce open payables reports for leadership review and help maintain visibility into outstanding obligations. • Coordinate weekly check runs, including printing payments and ensuring checks are signed, distributed, or mailed on schedule. • Process manual payments, voided checks, and related exceptions while maintaining clear supporting records. • Manage client-related funds and expense payments with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Create, maintain, and file accounts payable reports and reconciliations in a timely manner. • Support internal staff professionally by responding to payment-related questions and helping resolve issues efficiently. • Use accounting tools and Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to track activity and support reporting needs.
2026-10-23T20:28:48Z

Enovia PLM Specialist

Akron, OH
remote
Temporary / Contract
- USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Enovia PLM Specialist to support a manufacturing organization. This contract position will play a key role in advancing the company’s PLM environment by strengthening system performance, reliability, and scalability. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Enovia platforms and will help drive technical improvements across application architecture, data management, and platform optimization. Responsibilities:• Lead the upgrade of the current Enovia platform to the latest supported release while minimizing disruption to business operations.• Evaluate existing configurations and custom developments, then recommend and implement improvements by retiring outdated modifications where appropriate.• Support platform migration activities involving operating system and database changes, including movement from Linux to Windows and from Oracle to Microsoft SQL Server.• Administer and improve the Enovia repository to ensure project data remains organized, accessible, and aligned with business needs.• Monitor platform stability throughout upgrade and migration efforts, resolving issues related to performance, compatibility, and overall system functionality.• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to assess system architecture, integration points, and data movement requirements tied to the PLM environment.• Document technical changes, deployment considerations, and support procedures to promote long-term maintainability of the solution.
2026-10-22T14:28:43Z

Accounting Clerk

Brookpark, OH
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support financial operations at our manufacturing facility in Brookpark, Ohio. This role combines day-to-day accounting support with production cost analysis and inventory reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working across accounting and plant teams, and able to help improve accuracy in financial and operational records. Responsibilities:• Analyze plant production activity and cost data to help measure operational performance and support informed financial decisions.• Strengthen and maintain internal financial controls while identifying practical ways to improve accounting processes and reporting accuracy.• Partner with production leadership to review data discrepancies, resolve entry issues, and promote better operational reporting practices.• Monitor inventory movement with the production team and help maintain accurate stock records through regular tracking and reconciliation.• Calculate manufacturing costs by evaluating material usage, labor expenses, and related production inputs.• Prepare reports that highlight inventory levels, production results, yield performance, and cost variances for management review.• Support the manufacturing month-end close by assisting with reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting activities.• Coordinate with sales support and logistics personnel to help ensure customer invoicing is completed accurately and on schedule.• Oversee monthly inventory count activities and follow up on variances to improve record accuracy.• Assist with warranty claim tracking, expense coding, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other special projects assigned by the Controller.
2026-10-14T14:43:46Z

Indirect Tax Analyst

Independence, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
- USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Indirect Tax Analyst to join a finance team in Ohio on a long-term contract assignment. This role is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage indirect tax compliance, support reporting accuracy, and work closely with internal teams and external partners. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to tax filings, reconciliations, audit support, and ongoing analysis in a collaborative, primarily in-office environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain an organized compliance calendar to track filing deadlines, payment schedules, and reporting obligations for indirect taxes. • Review state and local tax rates regularly and update records to help ensure accurate sales and use tax application. • Partner with accounting, operations, and other internal teams to verify that tax-related data is complete, timely, and reliable. • Reconcile tax accounts, calculate monthly accruals, and prepare journal entries for posting to the general ledger. • Prepare and coordinate filings and payments for sales and use tax, property tax, real estate tax, and other applicable state and local obligations. • Assist with audit activities by gathering documentation, responding to information requests, and supporting issue resolution. • Research indirect tax questions and provide clear summaries of findings and business impact for leadership review. • Work with outside advisors and third-party service providers to support compliance activities and tax-related projects. • Track developments in tax legislation and regulatory guidance, then communicate potential effects on the business and reporting processes. • Contribute to reporting, trend analysis, and performance metrics related to indirect tax liabilities, spending patterns, and related initiatives.
2026-11-10T19:38:46Z

ERP/CRM Consultant

Streetsboro, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
- USD / Hourly
We are looking for an ERP/CRM Consultant to support a client on a contract basis. This role focuses on strengthening Paylocity usage by assessing current workflows, identifying improvement opportunities, and guiding practical solutions that align with business needs. The ideal candidate brings hands-on Paylocity implementation expertise and can provide clear recommendations to improve system effectiveness, data quality, and overall process performance. Responsibilities:• Evaluate existing Paylocity workflows and related business practices to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.• Advise stakeholders on effective Paylocity configuration, feature adoption, and process optimization based on operational needs.• Lead implementation-related activities, including planning, configuration guidance, testing support, and issue resolution.• Recommend and help execute system cleanup efforts to improve data accuracy, consistency, and usability.• Partner with internal teams to document business requirements and translate them into practical system solutions.• Provide best-practice guidance for enhancing current Paylocity usage and supporting long-term system performance.• Review use cases with business stakeholders and propose improvements that streamline daily operations and reporting.• Support change efforts tied to system updates or process refinements while helping users adapt to improved workflows.
2026-11-11T21:13:46Z

12 results for Operations Specialist in Akron, OH