Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half • Akron, OH • 1h ago

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization in Akron, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume payable activities, investigate account discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records. The role requires strong analytical ability, advanced Excel skills, and confidence working across account research and reconciliation tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Process and review accounts payable transactions with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.

Perform detailed reconciliations across vendor accounts and related financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Investigate account activity by analyzing payment history, outstanding items, and supporting documentation to determine root causes of variances.

Support analytical accounts payable work by monitoring trends, validating data, and helping improve reporting quality.

Prepare and manage ACH-related payment activities while ensuring transactions are completed correctly and on schedule.

Use advanced Microsoft Excel functions to organize large datasets, compare records, and produce clear reconciliation support.

Maintain consistent communication through Microsoft Outlook and coordinate with internal teams to resolve invoice, payment, and account issues.

Conduct quality checks on payable data and documentation to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness. Requirements - 3+ years of experience in accounts payable or closely related AP analysis work.

Proven ability to complete complex account reconciliations and research account-level activity independently.

Hands-on experience with ACH payments, account resolution, and discrepancy investigation.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliation, analysis, and reporting tasks.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook for day-to-day business communication and coordination.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to apply quality control standards to financial data.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and accounts payable processes.

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