Accounting Assistant Cleveland, OH

Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a growing team in Cleveland, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite role supports core accounting operations through invoice processing, payroll coordination, reporting, and financial record accuracy. The position is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with detailed financial data, and can adapt as transaction volume increases with business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy, ensuring proper coding, entry, and documentation within the accounting system.
• Review purchase orders against invoices and supporting records to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies before payment processing.
• Assist with weekly payroll activities for approximately 50 employees, with primary payroll support concentrated at the beginning of each week.
• Prepare and maintain Excel-based reports to track payroll activity, invoice status, and other accounting metrics.
• Support month-end close tasks by organizing payroll records, reconciling financial information, and producing required reports.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to help maintain timely processing and accurate financial data.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify variances and assist with correcting posting issues.
• Use Foundation Software and Microsoft Office tools to manage accounting data and support day-to-day departmental operations.
• Contribute to the department's ability to scale by maintaining organized workflows as employee counts and invoice volume increase over time.