Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing team in Cleveland, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by handling invoice activity, payment processing, and account review with accuracy and consistency. The role offers a hybrid schedule after training, with time spent both in the office and remotely, and is well suited to someone who is comfortable working in a detail-oriented environment and managing recurring financial tasks.

Responsibilities:
• Process incoming invoices by reviewing charges, assigning appropriate coding, and entering payment details into the accounting system.
• Verify expense submissions such as petty cash and related reports to ensure transactions are accurate and aligned with established accounting practices.
• Prepare electronic check runs, coordinate approvals and signatures, and distribute payments through daily mailing or delivery activities.
• Reconcile daily transaction entries to confirm system totals are balanced and discrepancies are addressed promptly.
• Provide coverage for other team members as needed to maintain continuity across accounts payable operations.
• Research prior disbursements and reproduce supporting payment documentation when requested by internal stakeholders.
• Support invoice and payment workflows for multiple office locations while maintaining organized and accurate records.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, or an associate degree combined with 1 year of related AP experience.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, invoice processing, and check run procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications used for daily administrative and financial tasks.
• Ability to review financial details carefully and maintain a high level of accuracy in data entry and payment processing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage routine deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Prior law firm experience is preferred.
• Experience collaborating with team members in a hybrid work environment is helpful.

Compensation

$19.00-$22.00 Hourly

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