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Robert Half
Senior Accounts Payable
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$44,227 / year median in Ohio
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable specialist to support a busy finance team in Cleveland, Ohio. This is a fully onsite Contract position expected to run 6-8 weeks, with the potential to convert based on business needs. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, can manage a high volume of transactions efficiently, and is comfortable working across multiple accounting systems in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring proper account coding and supporting documentation.
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities, including payment preparation through ACH transactions and check runs.
- Review invoices for accuracy, approvals, and compliance with internal accounting procedures before entry into the system.
- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment-related issues with urgency and attention to detail.
- Maintain organized financial records and accounts payable documentation to support reporting and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with internal departments to clarify invoice details, confirm coding, and keep payment workflows moving efficiently.
- Use accounting and office software such as Microsoft Office, Sage 50, QuickBooks, and Kinetic to complete daily transaction processing and reporting tasks. Requirements
- Proven experience in accounts payable or accounting, with the ability to handle large transaction volumes effectively.
- Strong knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, ACH payments, and check run procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and hands-on experience using accounting platforms such as Sage 50, QuickBooks, or Kinetic.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing financial data and payment documentation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.