Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing company in Youngstown, Ohio in a contract role with permanent potential. This position supports day-to-day payable operations by ensuring invoices and purchase orders are entered correctly, records are kept organized, and documentation is reviewed for accuracy. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable handling repetitive accounting tasks in a fast-paced office setting.

Responsibilities:
• Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Record purchase order information and verify that entries align with supporting documents.
• Examine invoices and related paperwork to confirm completeness and resolve basic discrepancies.
• Maintain orderly filing systems for payable records so documents can be retrieved quickly when needed.
• Assist the accounting team with routine accounts payable activities and general clerical support.
• Apply appropriate invoice coding and help prepare payment-related documentation, including support for check processing.
• Meet established deadlines while managing a steady volume of data entry tasks throughout the workweek.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or high-volume data entry is preferred.
• Familiarity with invoice processing and purchase order entry is strongly desired.
• Basic computer proficiency with the ability to enter information accurately and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent approach to reviewing financial documents.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and follow through on assigned tasks.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to commit to a Monday through Friday schedule.
• Knowledge of invoice coding, check runs, or related payable processes is a plus.

Compensation

$17.10-$19.80 Hourly

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