Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Stow, Ohio on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can quickly contribute in a fast-paced environment, manage high-volume invoice activity, and maintain accuracy across routine financial processes. The role will focus primarily on accounts payable while also providing broader accounting support when needed, including assistance with selected accounts receivable tasks.

Responsibilities:
• Review, code, and enter both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices within the organization’s accounting system.
• Investigate and resolve mismatches involving invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and vendor account balances to ensure timely processing.
• Record vendor credit memos and assist with payment-related activities, including support for disbursement workflows.
• Oversee recurring accounts payable assignments and follow through on aged or unresolved items to keep transactions current.
• Contribute to month-end activities by helping with reconciliations, account clearing, and other close-related accounting tasks.
• Provide backup support for accounts receivable functions such as cash application, customer credit adjustments, and balance clearing.
• Process accounting transactions that support both U.S. and Canadian operations while maintaining compliance with internal standards.
• Handle routine issues independently and escalate more complex problems when additional guidance is required.
• Offer general support to the accounting team based on departmental priorities, deadlines, and coverage needs.• Prior hands-on experience working in an accounts payable role within an organization using SAP is required.
• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, including responsibility for invoice review and transaction processing, is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of invoice coding, PO matching, receiving discrepancies, vendor account maintenance, credit memos, and payment processing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to stay organized and manage recurring deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Excel for day-to-day accounting and reporting tasks.
• Experience supporting accounts receivable activities, including cash applications and customer credit memo handling, is preferred.
• Familiarity with reconciliations, month-end close support, or multi-entity accounting environments is an advantage.