Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay: Up to $30/hr+ DOE

Location: Kent, OH

PrideStaff is conducting a search for an APAR Clerk for their Kent based manufacturing client. This is a 30 - 90 day assignment with potential for extension. This position is heavily focused on Accounts Payable but does have Accounts Receivable responsibilities as well.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Match purchase orders, receiving slips, and invoices, obtaining appropriate approvals for payment of invoices
• Enter all invoices into ERP system
• Print checks, obtaining required signatures, and distribute accordingly
• Record wire payments in ERP system
• Sales tax assignment and traceability for quarterly payment
• Mail preparation and distribution

Accounts Receivable (back-up and overflow)

• Process invoices in customer portal and distribute invoicing documentation as needed
• Perform collection and follow-up with past due accounts
• Prepare reports for credit meetings and attend
• Prepare and post all Cash Receipts and Sales in System
• Prepare pro forma invoices for cash in advance accounts
• Perform periodic audit of sales orders for key attributes
• Other duties as required.

Key Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in an accountant position in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of ERP and electronic accounting systems
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and GAAP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with solid collaboration and team orientation
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Deadline driven, ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Candidates must consent to a pre-employment background check and drug screen, and must be able to provide two professional job references.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $30.00 - $32.00