Accounting Associate

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
Northwood, OH

Position: Accounting Associate

Duration: 6 Months Contract + High Potential to Extend

Location: Northwood, OH 43619

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Associate III to support a fast-paced Accounts Payable (A/P) environment.
  • This role is responsible for processing vendor invoices, supporting three-way matching processes, maintaining invoice records, and ensuring accurate and timely payment operations.
  • The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Payable experience, familiarity with accounting systems, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Process vendor invoices received via email, fax, and mail
  • Print, distribute, and track incoming invoices
  • Retrieve and distribute incoming mail to the Accounts Payable team
  • Perform three-way matching:
  • Purchase Order (PO)
  • Bill of Lading/Receiving Documents
  • Vendor Invoice
  • Scan and index invoices for electronic imaging and records management
  • Maintain accurate invoice tracking and documentation
  • Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and missing information
  • Escalate unresolved issues to supervisors or stakeholders
  • Assist with training new associates on invoice handling and mail distribution procedures
  • Support continuous process improvements
  • Perform additional duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of three-way matching processes
  • Experience working in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to learn new systems and adapt quickly


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with accounting systems such as:
  • UMS
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV (NAV)
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Foodservice or distribution industry experience is a plus


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