Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily invoice and payment activity for a busy accounting operation in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. This Long-term position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling a steady flow of invoices, working across multiple entities, and maintaining accuracy in coding and payment processing. The role will play an important part in keeping vendor accounts current, resolving discrepancies efficiently, and supporting reliable financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume accounts payable inbox, reviewing and entering approximately 50 vendor invoices each day with strong attention to detail.

• Process payables for two separate business entities, ensuring transactions are routed and recorded correctly for each organization.

• Assign invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and verify supporting documentation before submission for payment.

• Perform two-way and three-way matching by comparing purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to confirm billing accuracy.

• Prepare and coordinate payments through methods such as checks and ACH while following established approval and control procedures.

• Reconcile vendor statements on a regular basis, investigate variances, and work with internal teams to resolve pricing, freight, or quantity issues.

• Review freight bills and other payable items to ensure charges are accurate and posted to the correct accounts.

• Assist with month-end accounts payable activities, including reporting, accrual support, and maintaining organized records for audit readiness.

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical experience coding invoices and posting transactions to the general ledger.
• Familiarity with core AP functions such as invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliation, ACH payments, and check runs.
• Experience working in an ERP or accounting system, with NetSuite knowledge strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage a consistent, high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with vendors and internal departments.