Accounts Payable Specialist​/Project Accountant

Location: Canton, OH |
Pay: $22-$25 |
Type: Hourly, Full-time

About the job
Join us in making a meaningful impact in Canton, Ohio! Keep our finances accurate and on schedule. As an Accounts Payable Specialist/Project Accountant, you'll handle accounts payable, weekly payment processing (checks, ACH, and more), and the purchasing card program. You'll also analyze general ledger accounts, help with month-end close, and work on departmental accounting projects.

Responsibilities

• Enter payable invoices into the SAGE accounting system daily, and enter recurring invoices monthly
• Review invoices and get the authorizations, documentation, and expense codes they need
• Print and proof checks, online payments, and ACH payments weekly, and upload ACH and positive pay files to the bank
• Administer the vendor and employee purchasing card (P-Card) program
• Check expense reports and prepare monthly expense checks
• Accrue invoices received after month-end so expenses land in the right month
• Review the aging schedule and reconcile it to the general ledger each month
• Collect vendor W-9 and ACH forms, and prepare and send 1099-MISC forms
• Pay bills for our subsidiary, COMPASS
• Track utilities by location, and update the rent schedule and lease tracking software
• Support the Senior Accountant with month-end closing, and back up the Accounts Receivable Specialist
• Work on special projects, such as fixed asset inventories, cash audits at each location, and quarterly purchased goods inventories
• Analyze account activity for vendor changes and savings, and suggest ways to improve processes

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or accounts payable
• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent work experience, or a combination of education and experience
• Strong Excel, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Accurate and detail-oriented, able to spot errors in numbers
• Dependable and motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
• Friendly and team-oriented, with effective communication skills
• Valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle for backup banking needs

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement planning with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount

Employees who work full-time are also eligible for:

• Medical, dental, & vision benefits at a fraction of the premium cost
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• Life insurance at no cost
• Paid holidays

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Background check required.