Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join a food and food processing organization in Massillon, Ohio on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is well suited for a candidate with strong invoice processing experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and internal departments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting timely and accurate payment operations while contributing to compliance, reconciliations, accrual tracking, and reporting within a fast-paced accounting environment. Key Responsibilities + Review and process vendor invoices by matching them to purchase orders and resolving pricing or quantity discrepancies through established approval channels. + Verify payment-related documentation, including purchase orders and check requests, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and contractual terms. + Accurately enter accounts payable transactions into the accounting system in a timely manner. + Communicate with vendors and internal teams to research statement discrepancies, respond to payment inquiries, and resolve outstanding issues. + Maintain accrual schedules for assigned business areas and assist with accurate month-end and period-end reporting. + Support accounts payable payment processing activities, including check runs and ACH transactions, as needed. + Reconcile accounts and review invoice coding to ensure proper classification and financial accuracy. + Provide additional accounting and administrative support for special projects and daily operational needs as assigned. Requirements

• Prior experience in accounts payable within a high-volume or fast-paced business environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and three-way matching procedures.
• Experience supporting payment processing, including check runs and ACH transactions.
• Ability to reconcile vendor accounts, research discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution.
• Familiarity with accruals and maintaining accurate supporting records for accounting purposes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working within electronic data entry or accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines effectively.

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