Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a finance team in Twinsburg, Ohio in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume payables activity while supporting expense administration and vendor-related inquiries. The role offers the chance to contribute to daily payment operations, maintain accurate financial records, and help strengthen accounts payable processes in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage scheduled and off-cycle payment processing, including freight disbursements and manual payments, while confirming transactions post accurately through banking platforms.
• Investigate rejected bank transactions, identify root causes, and coordinate timely corrections to prevent payment delays.
• Monitor outstanding payables, review aging activity, and take action to resolve overdue or unmatched items.
• Examine vendor statements regularly to verify account accuracy and address discrepancies with suppliers when needed.
• Provide day-to-day support for accounts payable inquiries through the helpdesk, responding to internal and external questions with professionalism and accuracy.
• Administer Concur-related activities by reviewing approved expense reports, validating card charges, tracking overdue submissions, and maintaining user access.
• Oversee travel card and purchasing card administration, helping ensure card activity is recorded correctly and follows company guidelines.
• Prepare and support accrual activities related to card transactions, travel and expense activity, and open invoices at period end.
• Serve as backup support for Ariba super user responsibilities and assist with vendor maintenance, invoice processing, and account reconciliations as business needs evolve.• Previous experience in accounts payable with hands-on responsibility for payment runs, invoice handling, and vendor account support.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, check runs, and invoice processing within a structured accounting environment.
• Ability to research transaction issues, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accuracy across multiple payment channels.
• Experience supporting expense reporting platforms such as Concur or similar systems is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with vendor statement review, aging analysis, and accrual preparation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with vendors, employees, and finance stakeholders.