Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Canton, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable managing a large volume of invoices while maintaining accuracy and meeting processing deadlines. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in accounts payable operations, strong attention to detail, and solid Excel skills to support daily financial transactions and reporting.

Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner within the accounts payable workflow.
• Review purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to complete three-way matching and resolve discrepancies before payment.
• Assign correct general ledger or expense codes to invoices to ensure proper financial recording.
• Enter payment and invoice data into accounting systems with a high level of precision and consistency.
• Prepare and support check run activities to help ensure vendors are paid according to established terms.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable records, researching and correcting variances as needed.
• Use Excel to organize payment details, track outstanding items, and support reporting needs.
• Communicate with internal departments and vendors to clarify invoice issues and maintain smooth payment processing.• At least 1 year of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical experience processing invoices in a high-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of three-way matching, invoice coding, and payment processing procedures.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations and investigate invoice or statement discrepancies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, sorting, and reviewing financial data.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams.