Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Akron, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume payable activities, investigate account discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records. The role requires strong analytical ability, advanced Excel skills, and confidence working across account research and reconciliation tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process and review accounts payable transactions with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Perform detailed reconciliations across vendor accounts and related financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate account activity by analyzing payment history, outstanding items, and supporting documentation to determine root causes of variances.
• Support analytical accounts payable work by monitoring trends, validating data, and helping improve reporting quality.
• Prepare and manage ACH-related payment activities while ensuring transactions are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel functions to organize large datasets, compare records, and produce clear reconciliation support.
• Maintain consistent communication through Microsoft Outlook and coordinate with internal teams to resolve invoice, payment, and account issues.
• Conduct quality checks on payable data and documentation to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness.• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or closely related AP analysis work.
• Proven ability to complete complex account reconciliations and research account-level activity independently.
• Hands-on experience with ACH payments, account resolution, and discrepancy investigation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliation, analysis, and reporting tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook for day-to-day business communication and coordination.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to apply quality control standards to financial data.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and accounts payable processes.