Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support high-volume accounting operations for a wholesale distribution business in Warren, Ohio. This position will play an important role in managing invoice activity, maintaining accurate financial records, and coordinating closely with vendors and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, comfort working with freight-related transactions, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable activities with an emphasis on import-related and freight vendor invoices.
• Process a large weekly volume of invoices accurately and efficiently while maintaining established deadlines.
• Enter purchase order information, post transactions, and complete account reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Perform multi-way matching by verifying invoices against purchase orders, bills of lading, and related receiving documentation.
• Communicate regularly with vendors to resolve billing questions, discrepancies, and payment issues.
• Assist with general ledger tasks, including payable-related entries and other accounting support based on experience.
• Prepare and record journal entries as needed to maintain complete and accurate accounting records. Requirements
• Experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, or a related accounting function.
• Familiarity with freight billing, import transactions, logistics support, or transportation-related payables is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of general ledger processes and journal entry preparation is a plus.
• Ability to manage high-volume transactional work with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience handling purchase orders, reconciliations, and document matching within an accounting workflow.
• Strong communication skills for frequent interaction with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred.

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