Accounts Payable Clerk

MediaNews Group•Willoughby, OH

20d•Remote

About The Position

MediaNews Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to review and process invoices and check requests through a digital workflow and Oracle Fusion ERP. The role also includes manual data entry to maintain accurate and complete financial records. This is a remote position, and candidates must reside in Colorado or Ohio. The position supports assigned newspaper properties by reviewing scanned vendor invoices and internal check requests, verifying invoice details, entering and processing invoices in Oracle Fusion, and ensuring applicable general ledger coding is valid. The clerk is expected to understand basic 1099 regulations and reporting requirements, follow accounts payable policies and procedures, and take initiative to resolve issues. The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED, or a combination of education and experience that enables success in the role. A college degree or relevant coursework in finance, business, accounting, or a similar area is preferred. The hourly pay range is $17.00–$18.50 or the applicable city or county minimum wage. Pay depends on factors including location, education, work experience, time in role, and certifications. Eligible employees may receive company benefits. A pre-employment background check is required.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand written instructions, process and policy manuals, correspondence, and financial documents.
Proficiency in writing legible, organized correspondence, generally by email.
Ability to clearly communicate information and instructions verbally with employees and vendors.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations where standardization is limited.
Strong attention to detail and collaboration skills.
Customer-focused mindset.
High school diploma or GED, or a combination of education and experience that enables success in the position.
Must reside in Colorado or Ohio.
Must be willing to submit to and pass the required pre-employment checks.

Nice To Haves

College degree or relevant coursework in finance, business, accounting, or a similar major.

Responsibilities

Review and process previously scanned vendor invoices and internal check requests for assigned newspaper properties.
Verify invoices for quantity, unit pricing, extensions, and applicable discounts.
Enter invoices into the Oracle Fusion Accounts Payable system and process them through Fusion to completion.
Maintain knowledge of basic 1099 regulations, analyze invoices for 1099 purposes, and understand reporting requirements.
Follow accounts payable policies, processes, and procedures.
Check valid general ledger coding for non-purchase-order invoices, including internal check requests, before distribution to the general ledger.
Demonstrate initiative in resolving problems and issues.
Submit to and pass required pre-employment checks.