Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a wholesale distribution organization in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a Long-term Contract position that offers a fully on-site work environment and a steady opportunity to support a high-volume accounts payable function. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable working through large amounts of invoice activity, and able to review automated transactions for accuracy while making corrections when needed.

Responsibilities:

- Review system-generated invoices to verify account coding and identify items that require correction

- Enter and adjust financial data accurately, including reversing entries when invoice details are posted incorrectly

- Manage a high volume of payable transactions while maintaining strong accuracy and consistent turnaround times

- Investigate invoice exceptions and resolve discrepancies to support timely payment processing

- Work within the company's accounting platform to monitor invoice flow and ensure records remain current

- Apply careful analytical review to automated postings rather than relying solely on system output

- Support day-to-day accounts payable operations in a fully on-site environment with dependable follow-through Requirements - Previous experience in accounts payable is preferred, though candidates with relevant accounting exposure will also be considered

- Familiarity with high-volume data entry or transaction processing in an accounting setting

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify coding errors or inconsistencies quickly

- Experience with SAP is preferred

- Exposure to accounts receivable or broader accounting support functions is a plus

- Open to entry-level candidates with a strong interest in accounting operations

- Employment is contingent upon all candidates being required to undergo screening before the start of employment

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