Accounting Clerk
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Cleveland, Ohio. This position focuses on high-volume accounts payable work while also assisting with cash application and general record maintenance. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and ready to help the team reduce a backlog by handling transactions accurately and efficiently. This is a direct hire position with standard in office business hours; Monday-Friday from 8AM-5PM.
Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring timely and accurate handling of accounts payable activity
• Reconcile purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices to confirm that billing aligns with supporting documentation
• Review charges, coding, and approvals, then investigate and resolve discrepancies before submitting items for payment
• Enter invoice data into the accounting system with strong attention to detail and proper general ledger coding
• Maintain orderly financial files by scanning, organizing, and storing payment and invoice documentation
• Communicate with vendors to answer payment questions, clarify invoice issues, and support prompt resolution of outstanding items
• Assist the accounting team with cash application tasks and other accounts receivable support when coverage is needed
• Contribute to backlog reduction by prioritizing pending transactions and helping the department return to current processing levels
They do offer a full benefits package; medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, and growth!
Qualifications:
• Experience supporting accounts payable functions in a fast-paced office environment• Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including payment posting or cash application support
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and consistency
• Ability to review invoices and supporting documents carefully to identify errors or missing information
• Comfortable managing repetitive matching and filing tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal team members
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Compensation
$50,000.00-$55,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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