Accounts Payable Specialist

This Accounts Payable Specialist role focuses on helping an accounts payable department get caught up on existing work while contributing to the improvement of outdated processes. You will support day-to-day AP activities, provide input into a new procure-to-pay procedure, and share best practices from your prior experience to help modernize and streamline operations.

• Perform high-volume accounts payable data entry with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Process invoices in a timely manner, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and compliance with established procedures.
• File and organize accounts payable documentation so records remain complete and easily accessible.
• Investigate and track down discrepancies, missing information, and other issues related to invoices and payments.
• Contribute actively to the development of a new procure-to-pay process by providing feedback and recommendations.
• Share best practices and insights from previous organizations to help improve existing accounts payable workflows.
• Collaborate with team members to identify inefficiencies in current AP processes and propose practical improvements.
• Use ERP system functionality to support accounts payable activities, including invoice entry and payment tracking.
• Leverage strong Excel skills to analyze data, create reports, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Take on additional tasks and projects as time allows, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Several years of hands-on experience in accounts payable, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, payment preparation, and vendor record maintenance.
• Experience working with at least one ERP system to support accounts payable activities.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, formulas, and basic data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to perform accurate and efficient data entry.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles as they relate to accounts payable.
• Ability to apply critical thinking to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where catching up on backlogged AP work is a key priority.

• Experience with ERP systems such as IFS or similar platforms, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Background in manufacturing organizations, providing familiarity with typical procure-to-pay cycles.
• Process improvement mindset, with a strong interest in refining and modernizing existing procedures.
• Ability to share and adapt best practices from other companies to enhance current accounts payable operations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with colleagues and resolve invoice or payment issues.
• Willingness to assist with additional work outside core responsibilities when time permits.

This role is fully onsite, working Monday through Friday at a manufacturing-focused facility. You will collaborate closely with the accounts payable team and other office staff in a traditional office setting that uses an ERP system (IFS or similar) and standard productivity tools such as Excel. The environment emphasizes teamwork, openness to process improvement, and a proactive approach to resolving issues and modernizing procedures.

This is a Contract position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors,…