Accounts Payable Specialist/Project Accountant

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

2d • $22 - $25

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist/Project Accountant in Canton, Ohio. This full-time, hourly role is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records. Duties include accounts payable, weekly payment processing by check, ACH, and other methods, administering the purchasing card program, analyzing general ledger accounts, supporting month-end close, and assisting with departmental accounting projects. The position also backs up the Accounts Receivable Specialist and supports the Senior Accountant.

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 numerical errors.
• 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.
• Background check required.

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 correct month.
• Review the aging schedule and reconcile it to the general ledger each month.
• 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.
• Work on 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
• Education Level: Associate degree