Accounts Payable Clerk

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a service-focused organization in Strongsville, Ohio on a contract-to-permanent basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work and wants to expand into procurement and entry-level buyer responsibilities over time.

The right candidate will support day-to-day payables activities while building broader operational knowledge in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate coding, and prepare them for timely processing.

- Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including data entry, validation, and payment coordination.

- Assist with scheduled check runs and help ensure vendor payments are completed according to established timelines.

- Maintain organized payment records and supporting documentation for auditing and internal reference purposes.

- Communicate with vendors and internal team members to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and account issues.

- Support purchasing-related tasks and develop skills in procurement and entry-level buyer functions through on-the-job training.

- Use business systems and spreadsheets to track payable activity, monitor transactions, and maintain accurate financial information. Requirements - Previous experience in accounts payable, including invoice handling and payment processing.

- Working knowledge of invoice coding and check run procedures.

- Basic familiarity with business systems used for financial transactions.

- Ability to work accurately with high volumes of detailed information.

- Strong organizational skills and a dependable approach to meeting deadlines.

- SAP and Microsoft Excel experience are helpful, but not required.

- Willingness to learn procurement-related duties and grow into additional responsibilities.

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