<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join a food and food processing organization in <strong>Massillon, Ohio</strong> on a <strong>contract-to-permanent</strong> basis. This role is well suited for a candidate with strong invoice processing experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and internal departments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting timely and accurate payment operations while contributing to compliance, reconciliations, accrual tracking, and reporting within a fast-paced accounting environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review and process vendor invoices by matching them to purchase orders and resolving pricing or quantity discrepancies through established approval channels.</li><li>Verify payment-related documentation, including purchase orders and check requests, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and contractual terms.</li><li>Accurately enter accounts payable transactions into the accounting system in a timely manner.</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal teams to research statement discrepancies, respond to payment inquiries, and resolve outstanding issues.</li><li>Maintain accrual schedules for assigned business areas and assist with accurate month-end and period-end reporting.</li><li>Support accounts payable payment processing activities, including check runs and ACH transactions, as needed.</li><li>Reconcile accounts and review invoice coding to ensure proper classification and financial accuracy.</li><li>Provide additional accounting and administrative support for special projects and daily operational needs as assigned.</li></ul>
<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to support daily invoice processing and payment operations for a manufacturing organization in Canton<strong>, Ohio</strong>. This <strong>long-term contract</strong> opportunity is well suited for a professional who can successfully manage <strong>high-volume accounts payable functions across three different companies</strong>, maintain accurate financial records, and help ensure a consistent and timely payment cycle. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with <strong>coded invoices</strong>, processing both <strong>electronic and check payments</strong>, and using <strong>JobBOSS</strong> to support accounts payable activities in a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>Responsibilities:</strong>Review incoming invoices, assign appropriate general ledger codes, and prepare transactions for accurate entry into the accounts payable system.</li><li>Process high-volume accounts payable transactions for <strong>three separate companies</strong>, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation.</li><li>Use <strong>JobBOSS</strong> and other accounting tools to enter, track, and manage invoices, payment activity, and vendor records.</li><li>Verify invoice details, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions with vendors and internal departments prior to payment.</li><li>Manage invoice coding to ensure expenses are recorded to the appropriate accounts and entities in accordance with internal reporting requirements.</li><li>Coordinate <strong>ACH payments</strong> and <strong>check runs</strong> in line with established schedules, approvals, and company procedures.</li><li>Reconcile accounts payable records, monitor outstanding invoices, and follow up on open issues to support timely payment processing.</li><li>Maintain organized and audit-ready financial documentation for all payable transactions across multiple entities.</li><li>Assist with routine reporting related to invoice volume, payment status, and overall accounts payable activity.</li><li>Communicate effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams to address payment inquiries and keep workflows moving efficiently.</li></ul><p><br></p>