Accounts Payable Specialist Entry Level

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: West Chester Township, OH

Duration: 3-Month Contract-to-(almost)guaranteed-Hire

Pay Rate: $22.00/hour

Location: Onsite (5 days a week- once converted to FTE they work from home 1 day a week) They also typically get a little pay bump from 22/hr once converted.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their accounting team. This position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounts payable function, including invoice processing, vendor communications, payment support, and account reconciliations. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in accounting with a company that offers long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review invoices for completeness, coding, and appropriate approvals.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation when applicable.
• Maintain vendor accounts and assist with vendor setup and maintenance.
• Communicate with vendors and internal project teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries.
• Assist with weekly check runs, ACH, and other payment processing activities.
• Perform account reconciliations and research outstanding balances.
• Maintain organized electronic records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare reports and assist with month-end close activities.
• Utilize accounting and document management systems to ensure accurate data entry and workflow.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Accounts Payable department.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• 0–2 years of Accounts Payable, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or related office experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing a high volume of invoices.
• Exposure to accounting or ERP software such as Penta, ADP, QuickBooks, OnBase, SAP, Oracle, or similar is a plus.
• Experience supporting vendor relations or account reconciliations is preferred but not required.

Why Join Lithko?

• Opportunity to work with one of the nation's largest concrete contractors.
• Gain valuable experience in a high-volume corporate accounting environment.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.
• Competitive pay of $22.00/hour with the (almost) guarantee of permanent employment.

I would also highlight a few traits when sourcing since they're likely what Lithko will care about most:

• High-volume data entry accuracy
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer service mindset (working with vendors and project managers)
• Comfortable learning new systems (Penta, OnBase, ADP)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced construction accounting environment