Accounts Payable Specialist/Project Accountant

Goodwill Industries of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio • Canton, OH

17h

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist/Project Accountant in Canton, Ohio. This hourly, full-time position handles accounts payable, weekly payment processing, and the purchasing card program. The role also involves general ledger analysis, month-end close support, and departmental accounting projects.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting or accounts payable.
• Associate degree in accounting or equivalent work experience, or a combination of education and experience.
• Strong Excel, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to spot errors in numbers.
• Dependability and motivation, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Friendly, team-oriented approach and effective communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle for backup banking needs.

Responsibilities

• Enter payable invoices into the SAGE accounting system daily and recurring invoices monthly.
• Review invoices and obtain required authorizations, documentation, and expense codes.
• Print and proof checks, online payments, and ACH payments weekly; upload ACH and positive pay files to the bank.
• Administer the vendor and employee purchasing card (P-Card) program.
• Review expense reports and prepare monthly expense checks.
• Accrue invoices received after month-end so expenses are recorded in the appropriate month.
• Review the aging schedule and reconcile it to the general ledger monthly.
• Collect vendor W-9 and ACH forms, and prepare and send 1099-MISC forms.
• Pay bills for the COMPASS subsidiary.
• Track utilities by location and update the rent schedule and lease tracking software.
• Support the Senior Accountant with month-end closing and provide backup for the Accounts Receivable Specialist.
• Complete special projects, including fixed asset inventories, cash audits at each location, and quarterly purchased goods inventories.
• Analyze account activity for vendor changes and savings, and suggest process improvements.

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement planning with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits at a fraction of the premium cost for full-time employees
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost for full-time employees
• Life insurance at no cost for full-time employees
• Paid holidays for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree