Accounts Payable Specialist

Job in Kent, Portage County, Ohio, 44240, USA

Listing for: PrideStaff

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02

Job specializations:

Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30 USD Hourly USD 30.00 HOUR

Accounts Payable Specialist

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay: Up to $30/hr+ DOE

Location: Kent, OH

Pride Staff is conducting a search for a APAR Clerk for their Kent based manufacturing client. This is a 30 - 90 day assignment with potential for extension. This position is heavily focused on Accounts Payable but does have Accounts Receivable responsibilities as well.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

Match purchase orders, receiving slips, and invoices, obtaining appropriate approvals for payment of invoices
Enter all invoices into ERP system
Print checks, obtaining required signatures, and distribute accordingly
Record wire payments in ERP system
Sales tax assignment and traceability for quarterly payment
Mail preparation and distribution

Accounts Receivable (back-up and overflow)

Process invoices in customer portal and distribute invoicing documentation as needed
Perform collection and follow-up with past due accounts
Prepare reports for credit meetings and attend
Prepare and post all Cash Receipts and Sales in System
Prepare pro forma invoices for cash in advance accounts
Perform periodic audit of sales orders for key attributes
Other duties as required.

Key Requirements:

1-3 years of experience in an accountant position in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of ERP and electronic accounting systems
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations and GAAP
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with solid collaboration and team orientation to
Accurate and precise attention to detail
Deadline driven, ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Candidates must consent to a pre-employment background check and drug screen, and must be able to provide two professional job references.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $30.00 - $32.00