Accounts Payable Associate (Temp to Hire)

Join our Finance team as a Temp-to-Hire Accounts Payable Associate , where you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly. This is a great opportunity to build your accounting experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment—with the potential to transition into a long-term role. In this position, you’ll support the accurate and timely processing of invoices, collaborate with internal teams and vendors, and help maintain the integrity of our financial records. This individual performs any combination of data entry and posting from various media sources to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records. Key Responsibilities Sort incoming mail; date stamps and distributes. Checks invoices and prepares them for authorization review and electronic entry. Matches purchase order/packing slips to invoices, verifies data match and reconciles any difference with responsible department and/or vendor. Batches and enters invoices into systems with electronic attachments. Determines whether invoices are to receive 1099's and whether they have taxable status. Matches and verifies accounts payable checks with invoices. Maintains files for open and paid invoices. Maintains vendor master list and account numbers. Makes monthly manual accrual adjustments. Provides accounts payable information to auditors, as required. Qualifications No finance experience required Previous office, data entry, or customer service experience is a plus High school diploma or GED required Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with numbers and data Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Outlook Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and vendors Willingness to learn accounting processes and systems Dependable with a strong work ethic and commitment to meeting deadlines Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism Work Location Work will be performed on-site in Archbold, Ohio, Monday through Friday during the training period. After training, a hybrid schedule may be available, with an agreed-upon portion of time spent at our Archbold office. Pay Summary Expected starting wage is $18.50/hour. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Sauder Woodworking Co.