Accounts Payable Specialist
Overview
The Accounts Payable Specialist ensures accurate, efficient, and timely processing of vendor invoices, requiring solid accounting knowledge and strong problem-solving skills. This detail-oriented role involves managing high-volume, full-cycle payables, reconciling statements, and working effectively under pressure, both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Gain a complete understanding of the accounts payable software system
- Verify the accuracy of system input vendor invoices and confirm the correct general ledger account codes are used.
- Perform 3-way match on all inventory purchases (purchase order, receiving document and vendor invoice)
- Generate payments to vendors on a routine schedule and include proper remittance information
- Research and respond to internal client and outside vendor inquiries in a clear, concise and professional manner
- Gain an understanding of the nuances of Canadian accounts payable
- The A/P Supervisor has the discretion to delegate additional tasks or responsibilities outside of regular duties whenever needed
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills and a self-starter
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to project a calm, professional demeanor in a demanding environment.
- Good critical thinking skills
- Work cooperatively with others, be honest, loyal, and dependable.
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of drug screening and background check prior to starting employment.
Education and Experience
- Associate's degree in accounting or business management.
- 3+ years of accounts payable work experience
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Travel will be <10%
- Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time while frequently typing, viewing computer screens and use of mouse/keyboard.
- Operation of office equipment to include but not limited to telephones, printers, copiers, and scanners.
- Repetitive motion of data entry, hand, finger wrist motion and dexterity.
- May include filing and handling paperwork may involve reaching, grasping, or bending.
- Light lifting and carrying of office supplies, files, or boxes (generally under 25 lbs.).
- Will require walking and standing during the office hours.
- Good vision for reading and screen use.
- Clear verbal communication and active listening, often over the phone or video calls.
Location
- Beachwood, OH
- Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm ET. Currently, operating under a hybrid schedule with in-office days M-T-W and remote on Thursday and Friday. The hybrid schedule is subject
