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Robert Half
Accounts Payable Clerk
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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
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a sales organization in North Canton, Ohio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling high-volume invoice activity while maintaining accuracy and strong vendor communication. In this role, you will help keep accounts payable operations running smoothly by supporting invoice review, payment processing, and close-related tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Review incoming vendor invoices, confirm supporting approvals, and ensure expense coding is accurate before processing
- Reconcile purchase orders, receiving records, and billing documents to validate charges and resolve mismatches
- Enter payable transactions into the accounting system promptly to support accurate financial reporting and on-time payments
- Coordinate daily workload based on deadlines tied to month-end and year-end close activities
- Maintain adherence to company procedures and accounting guidelines throughout the accounts payable process
- Partner with vendors and internal departments to investigate billing issues, answer payment questions, and update supplier information as needed
- Prepare documentation and support requests related to audits and other financial reviews
- Contribute to process improvements and provide additional support across accounts payable and related accounts receivable tasks as business needs evolve