Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in Cleveland, Ohio. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced environment and can manage a steady volume of invoice activity with accuracy and professionalism. The person in this role will help maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring timely payment processing, precise recordkeeping, and reliable support for day-to-day accounting operations across a multi-facility organization.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high weekly volume of invoices with careful attention to accuracy, coding, and timely entry into the accounting system.

- Review invoice documentation, route items through appropriate approval workflows, and follow through to completion.

- Prepare and support payment activities, including check runs and related accounts payable transactions.

- Communicate with vendors to address questions, resolve discrepancies, and maintain positive business relationships.

- Reconcile accounts payable records to ensure balances, payments, and supporting documentation are aligned.

- Assist with audit and compliance efforts by maintaining organized files and ensuring payment activity meets internal standards.

- Enter and update financial information in systems such as Microsoft Office, Advant Exchange, and Matrix Care as needed.

- Contribute to broader finance operations by supporting accurate reporting and dependable administrative coordination for multiple facilities. Requirements - Prior experience in accounts payable with responsibility for invoice coding, invoice entry, and payment processing.

- Ability to handle high-volume invoicing efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail.

- Experience supporting check runs, account reconciliation, and resolution of invoice or payment discrepancies.

- Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and learning or using accounting platforms such as Advant Exchange and Matrix Care.

- Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and organization.

- Detail-oriented communication skills for working effectively with vendors and internal teams.

- Ability to work onsite in Cleveland, Ohio during a standard Monday through Friday schedule.

- Compliance with screening requirements, including onsite fingerprinting, is required.

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