Payroll Specialist Jobs in Cleveland, OH

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Payroll Specialist

Akron, OH
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 24 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.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pepper Pike, OH
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Temporary to Hire
22.8 - 26.4 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.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Willoughby, OH
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Temporary to Hire
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing team in Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong precision to high-volume accounting work and can manage payable activity, coding, and verification tasks with consistency. You will support day-to-day financial operations, partner with internal teams and external contacts, and help maintain accurate records under the guidance of the Financial Controller. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions each month while maintaining timeliness and accuracy. • Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation to complete three-way matching before payment approval. • Assign general ledger codes correctly and ensure expenses are recorded in the proper accounts. • Perform detailed data entry and verify accounting information to support dependable daily financial operations. • Assist with internal audit activities by reviewing records, identifying discrepancies, and helping maintain compliance with established procedures. • Work closely with departments across the organization, as well as vendors and customers, to resolve issues and support efficient accounting workflows. • Support billing, receivable, and account reconciliation activities as needed to keep financial records current and balanced. • Follow direction from the Financial Controller and contribute to accurate completion of routine accounting tasks and reporting support.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Willoughby, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily payables operations for a growing team in Willoughby, Ohio. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling invoice entry, coding, and payment support in a steady-volume environment. The role also includes reviewing expense activity for accuracy and helping ensure approvals and processing steps are completed correctly. This is a direct hire position with flexible in office business hours. Responsibilities:• Process 400+ vendor invoices each week, ensuring entries are accurate and completed on time.• Assign correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the accounts payable workflow.• Review purchase documentation using three-way matching to confirm invoices align with receipts and purchase orders.• Assist with payment activities, including preparing check runs and supporting wire transactions.• Audit employee expense submissions to verify coding, approvals, and adherence to established workflow steps.• Monitor invoice and expense status to help resolve delays, discrepancies, or incomplete approvals.• Maintain organized payable records and support efficient day-to-day transaction processing.• Contribute to additional accounting tasks such as accounts receivable or cash application support when cross-training opportunities arise. They do offer a full benefits package; medical/dental/vision, 401K with a match, short term/long term disability, HSA, PTO, vacation days, and MORE! Apply today if you are interested!
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Cleveland, OH
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Temporary / Contract
17.4135 - 20.163 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in Cleveland, Ohio. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced environment and can manage a steady volume of invoice activity with accuracy and professionalism. The person in this role will help maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring timely payment processing, precise recordkeeping, and reliable support for day-to-day accounting operations across a multi-facility organization. Responsibilities: • Process a high weekly volume of invoices with careful attention to accuracy, coding, and timely entry into the accounting system. • Review invoice documentation, route items through appropriate approval workflows, and follow through to completion. • Prepare and support payment activities, including check runs and related accounts payable transactions. • Communicate with vendors to address questions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive business relationships. • Reconcile accounts payable records to ensure balances, payments, and supporting documentation are aligned. • Assist with audit and compliance efforts by maintaining organized files and ensuring payment activity meets internal standards. • Enter and update financial information in systems such as Microsoft Office, Advant Exchange, and Matrix Care as needed. • Contribute to broader finance operations by supporting accurate reporting and dependable administrative coordination for multiple facilities.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Cleveland, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily accounting operations in Cleveland, Ohio. This role combines high-volume invoice processing with broader accounting support, making it a strong fit for someone who is comfortable balancing transactional accuracy with month-end responsibilities. The position will work closely with internal teams and vendors to keep payments, reconciliations, and financial records current and well organized. This is a direct hire position with standard in office business hours; 7AM-4PM, 8AM-5PM. or 9AM-6PM. Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle for two locations, including reviewing invoices, assigning general ledger codes, entering vouchers, and issuing payments through checks, wires, and other approved methods.• Prepare journal entries and assist with closing activities by supporting monthly and annual general ledger processes.• Perform account reconciliations, accrual calculations, and cost reviews to help maintain accurate financial reporting.• Track revenues, expenses, cash activity, and intercompany balances to ensure transactions are recorded correctly.• Produce recurring financial summaries and ad hoc reports for management using Excel and other accounting tools.• Investigate outstanding invoices and resolve payment discrepancies by coordinating with vendors and internal departments.• Partner with purchasing, operations, and accounting staff to improve the timeliness and accuracy of invoice processing.• Contribute to audit preparation by gathering documentation and assisting with bank and external audit requests.• Provide flexible accounting support on special projects and other departmental tasks as business needs arise. They do offer a full benefits package: medical, PTO, 401K, paid holidays, and more!
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Shaker Heights, OH
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Temporary to Hire
18 - 20 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Accounts Payable Clerk to join a well-established organization on a part-time, onsite basis. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys accurate financial processing, values a team-oriented workplace, and is seeking a role with long-term potential. The position offers a flexible schedule of 15-20 hours per week while supporting essential day-to-day accounting operations. Responsibilities: • Review incoming vendor invoices, assign appropriate accounting codes, and enter information accurately into the organization's accounting platform. • Verify billing documents against purchase records or other supporting materials and route items for proper authorization before payment. • Assist with payment activities, including preparing checks and helping coordinate timely disbursements to vendors. • Reconcile supplier statements, investigate payment variances, and help resolve outstanding issues promptly. • Maintain orderly accounts payable files and ensure financial records are complete, current, and easy to retrieve. • Provide support during month-end close by preparing documentation and assisting with accounts payable-related accounting tasks. • Respond to questions from vendors and internal teams regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account discrepancies.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Part Time Accounts Payable

Shaker Heights, OH
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Temporary / Contract
18 - 20 USD / Hourly
Accounts Payable Clerk (Part-Time) Location: Shaker Heights, OH (Onsite) Schedule: 15-20 Hours per Week Employment Type: Contract with Potential for Contract-to-permanent We're partnering with a stable, long-standing organization in Shaker Heights seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support their accounting team on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for flexibility, a collaborative work environment, and the potential for long-term employment. Responsibilities: Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate coding and entry into the company's internal accounting system Match invoices to supporting documentation and obtain appropriate approvals Assist with check processing and vendor payments Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies Maintain organized AP records and documentation Support month-end accounting activities as needed Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding invoice and payment inquiries
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Deductions Specialist

Akron, OH
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Deductions Specialist to join a distribution team in Akron, Ohio. This role focuses on reviewing high volumes of customer deduction activity, resolving payment discrepancies, and protecting company revenue through careful analysis and follow-up. The ideal candidate brings strong accounts receivable experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work through complex claims that require manual review and documentation. This is a hybrid position with standard business hours. Responsibilities:• Evaluate customer deductions, chargebacks, and billback claims to determine validity and take appropriate action toward resolution.• Examine pricing terms, promotional programs, and supporting account details to confirm whether submitted claims meet approved conditions.• Challenge unsupported or inaccurate deductions by preparing denials, submitting dispute documentation, and pursuing repayment when funds are owed back.• Perform hands-on review of claims that require manual investigation within internal systems, ensuring each case is resolved accurately and completely.• Track repayment activity, open balances, and aging items to support timely recovery and reduce outstanding exposure.• Reconcile deduction-related transactions against customer accounts to maintain accurate receivable records and support financial reporting.• Analyze deduction patterns and claim trends, then share findings that help improve recovery results and reduce repeat issues.• Partner with sales, customer service, finance, and related teams to resolve complex discrepancies and address underlying causes of deductions.• Assist with reporting, documentation, and month-end support tied to deduction activity and account status. They do offer a full benefits package! They offer: medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays, PTO, and MORE!
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

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