Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing utilities and infrastructure organization in Sylvania, Ohio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who takes pride in accurate work, enjoys supporting a collaborative team, and is eager to build broader accounting knowledge over time. The person in this role will focus primarily on accounts payable while gaining exposure to related functions such as accounts receivable and payroll support. This position is fully onsite and offers steady weekday hours in a family-oriented workplace that values accountability, teamwork, and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices and enter payment details with strong attention to accuracy and proper account assignment.

• Manage payment activities, including scheduled check runs, ACH transactions, per diem disbursements, and employee reimbursement processing.

• Investigate and resolve outstanding payables items by following up with vendors and internal team members to clear discrepancies promptly.

• Reconcile purchasing card activity, including fleet fuel card charges and other company payment records, to maintain accurate financial reporting.

• Create and maintain job setup records in the accounting system, ensuring project costs are organized correctly and supporting information is complete.

• Prepare basic reports in Excel and use accounting software to track payable activity, support month-to-month visibility, and assist with documentation needs.

• Contribute to broader accounting operations by cross-training in accounts receivable tasks and providing support for payroll-related duties as needed.

• Help strengthen financial processes by identifying errors, correcting incomplete records, and supporting improved day-to-day accounting accuracy.

• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing, payment support, and account coding.

• Working knowledge of check runs, ACH payments, reconciliations, and invoice coding practices.

• Ability to review financial information carefully and maintain a high level of precision in a fast-moving environment.

• Basic Excel skills, including the ability to generate and review simple reports.

• Comfort learning new systems quickly

• Strong work ethic, dependable follow-through, and a team-oriented approach to daily responsibilities.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both internal staff and external vendors.