Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a sales organization in North Canton, Ohio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling high-volume invoice activity while maintaining accuracy and strong vendor communication. In this role, you will help keep accounts payable operations running smoothly by supporting invoice review, payment processing, and close-related tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming vendor invoices, confirm supporting approvals, and ensure expense coding is accurate before processing

- Reconcile purchase orders, receiving records, and billing documents to validate charges and resolve mismatches

- Enter payable transactions into the accounting system promptly to support accurate financial reporting and on-time payments

- Coordinate daily workload based on deadlines tied to month-end and year-end close activities

- Maintain adherence to company procedures and accounting guidelines throughout the accounts payable process

- Partner with vendors and internal departments to investigate billing issues, answer payment questions, and update supplier information as needed

- Prepare documentation and support requests related to audits and other financial reviews

- Contribute to process improvements and provide additional support across accounts payable and related accounts receivable tasks as business needs evolve Requirements - 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role

- Hands-on experience with invoice processing, invoice coding, and accounts payable workflows

- Ability to perform check runs and manage payment-related tasks with a high level of accuracy

- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reviewing data, organizing records, and supporting reconciliations

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify discrepancies before transactions are finalized

- Effective communication skills for working with vendors and cross-functional internal teams

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven environment

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