14 Results for Payroll Specialist Jobs in North Canton, 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

Payroll Specialist

Canton, OH
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 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.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Akron, OH
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 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.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist - AP (Tier II)

Highland Hills, OH
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 20 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.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Payable Clerk

Youngstown, OH
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Temporary to Hire
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a manufacturing organization in Youngstown, Ohio during a critical coverage period within the accounting team. This contract opportunity offers the chance to contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment while building toward a longer-term role for a strong performer. The position focuses on maintaining smooth invoice and payment operations, partnering with internal teams, and helping the department stay on schedule with daily financial tasks. Responsibilities: • Handle incoming vendor invoices with accuracy and enter them promptly into the accounts payable workflow. • Reconcile purchase orders, receipts, and billing documents to confirm that transactions are complete and properly supported. • Examine invoice coding, authorization, and supporting details to identify and resolve errors before processing. • Communicate with vendors to address payment inquiries, clarify billing issues, and follow up on discrepancies. • Work closely with the receiving team and other internal departments to resolve questions tied to deliveries, documentation, and invoice matching. • Maintain orderly accounts payable files and supporting records so documentation is easy to retrieve and audit-ready. • Assist with payment cycles, including preparation for check runs and other disbursement activities as needed. • Provide day-to-day accounting and administrative assistance to help the team meet deadlines during employee leave coverage.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Cleveland, OH
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Temporary / Contract
21.375 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy university finance team in Cleveland, Ohio. This onsite opportunity is a Long-term Contract position expected to run approximately 3-4 months, offering the chance to contribute to essential payment operations in a detail-oriented, service-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgment when reviewing financial documents, and a collaborative approach to working with internal departments and external vendors. Responsibilities: • Examine invoices, reimbursement submissions, and travel-related expenses in the purchasing system, confirm required approvals, resolve irregularities, and finalize items for payment. • Create and maintain invoice and receipt records while handling exceptions that require additional review or correction. • Monitor shared accounts payable communications, respond to questions from vendors and university staff, and investigate payment issues through to resolution. • Administer vendor, student, and employee onboarding updates by maintaining accurate information in university payment and supplier management systems, including PaymentWorks. • Review purchasing card statement activity to ensure submissions meet policy deadlines, follow up on overdue items, and escalate compliance concerns to leadership and audit contacts. • Support the processing of student-related disbursements and accounts payable transactions, including assistance with year-end closing activities. • Analyze open purchase order reports, determine current status, and communicate needed follow-up or updates to university departments. • Contribute to departmental coverage needs related to accounts payable operations, including work associated with ongoing system implementation backfill support.
2026-11-11T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Morgandale, OH
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Temporary / Contract
17.1 - 19.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Morgandale, Ohio on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring invoices and purchase-related documents are entered accurately, reviewed carefully, and maintained in an orderly manner. The ideal candidate brings strong data entry ability, attention to detail, and a dependable approach to meeting routine deadlines in a fast-paced accounting environment. Responsibilities: • Accurately enter vendor invoices into the accounting system and verify key details before submission. • Record purchase order information with close attention to coding, quantities, and supporting documentation. • Examine invoices and related paperwork for completeness, consistency, and approval status prior to processing. • Maintain organized files for invoices, purchase orders, and other payable records to support easy retrieval and audit readiness. • Assist with invoice coding and general accounts payable workflows to help keep payment processing on schedule. • Support check run preparation and other routine clerical tasks tied to the accounts payable function. • Work closely with the accounting team to resolve minor discrepancies and ensure timely processing of transactions.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Dover Nt, OH
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Dover, Ohio on a Contract basis. This role is well suited for someone with hands-on experience managing high-volume invoice workflows, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day accounts payable operations. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment by handling invoice review, reconciliation, and related administrative support with strong attention to detail. Responsibilities: • Process a steady volume of vendor invoices each month while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely entry into the system. • Review purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to confirm alignment before approving transactions for payment. • Assign correct general ledger codes to invoices and organize supporting documents through scanning and electronic recordkeeping. • Reconcile vendor statements regularly and investigate discrepancies to help maintain accurate account balances. • Support payment cycle activities, including preparing items for check runs and assisting with follow-up on outstanding issues. • Enter financial and vendor information into Microsoft Dynamics and related systems with a high level of accuracy. • Use Excel to track invoice activity, organize payable data, and assist with routine reporting needs. • Contribute to additional accounting or administrative projects as assigned to support the broader finance team.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Alliance, OH
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Temporary to Hire
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily accounting activities in Alliance, Ohio. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with invoice and payment processing, and committed to maintaining accurate financial records. The person in this role will collaborate with internal teams to address discrepancies, keep payment activity on track, and contribute to efficient accounts payable operations. Responsibilities: • Review, code, and enter vendor invoices while confirming accuracy and proper documentation before processing • Reconcile statements and payment records to ensure accounts payable transactions are complete, accurate, and up to date • Prepare and execute weekly check runs using accounting software in accordance with established schedules • Process employee reimbursement requests through the expense management system and verify compliance with company guidelines • Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate with vendors or internal departments to resolve issues promptly • Maintain organized financial records and support timely month-to-month tracking of payable activity • Provide front desk coverage during lunch periods, employee absences, or other times when reception support is needed • Assist with accounts payable activities within Microsoft Dynamics environments as business systems evolve
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Mantua, OH
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Temporary to Hire
18 - 20 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.
2026-11-09T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Fairview Park, OH
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Tax Preparer to support a busy tax season in Fairview Park, Ohio. This is a Long-term Contract position offering a consistent 40-hour workweek with scheduling flexibility and the possibility of additional overtime during peak periods. The role focuses on preparing both individual and business tax filings in an onsite environment, with an earlier start date available and work expected to continue through late April. Responsibilities: • Prepare accurate individual and corporate tax returns while managing a high daily volume during the peak filing season. • Review financial records and supporting documents to ensure tax filings are complete, compliant, and submitted on time. • Handle federal, state, and local tax preparation activities in accordance with current regulations and client needs. • Use tax software, including ProSeries or similar platforms, to complete and organize returns efficiently. • Communicate with internal stakeholders or clients as needed to clarify tax information, resolve discrepancies, and gather missing details. • Maintain productivity and accuracy in an onsite setting while balancing a flexible schedule and potential overtime demands.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

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

14 results for Payroll Specialist in North Canton, OH