Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Cleveland, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This position is ideal for a finance specialist who brings strong invoice processing experience, sound judgment in account coding, and the ability to keep payment activity accurate and on schedule. The role supports day-to-day accounts payable operations while also contributing to broader accounting tasks in a collaborative, primarily onsite environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Review, code, and process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and timely follow-through.
• Manage payment activity through ACH transactions and check runs while ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items with appropriate urgency.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation for audit readiness and reporting needs.
• Partner with internal teams to confirm approvals, correct coding, and proper expense allocation across accounts.
• Assist with month-end accounting support, including payable accruals and related accountant responsibilities.
• Monitor invoice aging and help prioritize payments to meet vendor terms and business deadlines.
• Support updates to payable workflows or accounting processes as needed during the engagement.