AP Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist (contract to hire)

Location: North Canton, OH Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Work Setting: In office Employment Type: Full-time Overtime Eligible: Yes, over 40 hours per week

Job Summary

We are seeking an entry-level Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily accounting operations. This role is responsible for processing vendor invoices, verifying accuracy, ensuring proper approvals, entering invoices into the accounting system, and helping resolve billing or vendor discrepancies.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with numbers, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced office environment. This is a great opportunity for someone with accounts payable, general accounting, or strong administrative experience who is looking to grow within an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify vendor invoices for accuracy, approvals, and proper coding
• Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Enter invoices into the accounting system in a timely manner
• Work with internal teams to resolve billing issues and invoice discrepancies
• Maintain accurate vendor and invoice records
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures
• Assist with audits by providing requested documentation
• Answer incoming phone calls as needed
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments professionally
• Support additional accounting tasks as assigned, including future AP or AR responsibilities

Qualifications

• Accounts payable, general accounting, or relevant administrative experience preferred
• Strong math and data-entry skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is a plus
• Basic understanding of accounts payable processes and best practices preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work well with cross-functional teams

Pay Details: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Search managed by: Victoria Daggett

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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