Accounts Payable Accountant

Aston Carter•Cleveland, OH

1d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This role manages the full cycle of accounts payable for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of high-volume vendor invoices and payments. The Accounts Payable Accountant supports core accounting operations, collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, and maintains organized financial records in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

3–5+ years of accounts payable experience.
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, including three-way matching and purchase order–based invoicing.
Hands-on experience processing vendor payments and resolving invoice discrepancies.
Proficiency in accounts payable, general accounting, invoice processing, month-end activities, reconciliations, and journal entries.
Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills when working with internal teams and vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience working with accounting systems and ERP or financial software.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
Experience collaborating with purchasing, receiving, and operations teams.
Familiarity with audit support and preparation of documentation.
Comfort working with high volumes of invoices and payments.
Capability to adapt to evolving processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily accounts payable processing activities for two entities.
Process high-volume vendor invoices and ensure accurate general ledger coding and proper approvals.
Perform purchase order–based invoice processing, including three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
Process vendor payments via check, ACH, and wire transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain vendor master records and supporting documentation, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
Reconcile vendor statements regularly and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
Assist with month-end accounts payable reporting and reconciliation activities.
Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
Work closely with purchasing, receiving, and operations teams to resolve invoice and receiving issues.
Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation in accordance with internal controls and recordkeeping standards.