We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a wood and furniture manufacturing organization in Youngstown, Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position plays an important role in keeping receivable and payable activity accurate, timely, and well documented while supporting smooth day-to-day accounting operations. The individual in this role will partner with the Controller and internal teams to help maintain strong financial records, respond to account questions, and contribute to monthly closing and reporting efforts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and issue customer invoices promptly, ensuring billing details are complete and accurate.<br>• Record and post incoming payments from multiple channels, including checks, electronic transfers, and card transactions.<br>• Review outstanding customer balances, follow up on overdue accounts, and help resolve collection matters professionally.<br>• Investigate billing questions, payment variances, and account discrepancies to bring issues to resolution efficiently.<br>• Enter vendor invoices with proper account coding, required approvals, and supporting backup documentation.<br>• Prepare supplier payments through approved payment methods and verify transactions are processed on schedule.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements and account activity, identifying and correcting inconsistencies when they arise.<br>• Support monthly and annual close tasks by assisting with reconciliations, financial schedules, reporting, and audit documentation.<br>• Maintain organized customer and vendor records within the accounting system while contributing to process improvements, automation initiatives, and departmental cross-training as needed.