Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Recruiter: LHH

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Pay: $25–$28 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Our client is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join a busy accounting team in Cincinnati. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, transaction processing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 75–100 AP and AR transactions daily
• Review invoices and financial documents for accuracy and proper supporting information
• Process Accounts Payable invoices and assist with vendor-related requests
• Apply customer payments and process Accounts Receivable transactions
• Research and resolve invoice, payment, and account discrepancies
• Assist with cash receipts and payment processing
• Perform account and bank reconciliations
• Prepare routine journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Prepare and maintain accounting reports and spreadsheets
• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness
• Maintain organized electronic documentation and supporting records
• Communicate professionally with vendors, customers, and internal departments
• Collaborate with team members through Microsoft Teams and email
• Assist with additional accounting projects and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or related experience
• Experience working in a high-volume transaction or invoice-processing environment
• General understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with AP and/or AR processing
• Familiarity with account reconciliations and journal entries
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse team
• Dependable, organized, adaptable, and able to learn new processes quickly

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply