Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a transport organization in Toledo, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role focuses on managing high-value invoice activity, routing payable items accurately, and supporting timely vendor payments across departments. The ideal candidate brings strong accuracy, sound judgment, and clear communication skills to a fast-paced accounts payable environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices from the accounts payable mailbox and assign each item to the appropriate department and general ledger account.

• Process accounts payable transactions involving substantial invoice values while maintaining accuracy and compliance with approval requirements.

• Monitor purchase order and invoice approvals, ensuring payment documentation moves through the required authorization chain before processing.

• Maintain vendor records by creating new supplier profiles in financial systems and establishing banking details for payment setup.

• Prepare and support ACH payments and check runs to help ensure vendors are paid on schedule.

• Experience working in accounts payable with responsibility for invoice processing and payment support.

• Strong understanding of invoice coding, account allocation, and general ledger accuracy.

• Hands-on experience with ACH transactions, check runs, and vendor payment administration.

• Ability to manage detailed work with a high degree of accuracy in a fast-moving environment.