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Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a healthcare organization in Akron, Ohio. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can manage invoice processing with accuracy and professionalism. The person in this role will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to keep payments current, resolve discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, confirm required approvals are in place, and prepare them for timely payment processing.
• Process accounts payable transactions and disbursements in accordance with company policies and established financial controls.
• Investigate invoice coding issues, approval delays, and other exceptions, then resolve them through effective follow-up and problem-solving.
• Coordinate with internal departments and outside vendors to answer payment questions and address outstanding invoice concerns.
• Monitor supplier accounts to help prevent past-due balances, payment holds, or interruptions in service.
• Support the expansion of electronic invoicing and payment methods, including ACH, to improve efficiency across accounts payable operations.
• Research duplicate billings, unapplied payments, credit balances, and other discrepancies to ensure accurate account records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and account activity using spreadsheets and available system tools to maintain accurate accruals and payment status.
• Maintain vendor master records and required documentation to support compliant 1099 reporting and accurate supplier setup.
• Track aging reports and manage open invoice activity in alignment with organizational policy and reporting requirements. Requirements
• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment, with the ability to manage large-dollar invoice activity accurately.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or 5+ years of related accounts payable and accounting experience in place of a degree.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, invoice coding, account coding, and vendor payment workflows.
• Experience with ACH processing, check runs, purchase orders, and resolving three-way match discrepancies.
• Familiarity with 1099 documentation requirements, independent contractor payments, and business expense compliance.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases, including the ability to reconcile vendor accounts and analyze payment data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with buyers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and receiving variances.

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