Accounting Specialist

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous PTO

Job summary

Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry in Ohio is hiring an Accounting Specialist - Payables and Payroll to accurately process vendor invoices, manage payroll, and maintain financial records.

The role supports reconciliations, audits, and month-end close, provides responsive service to staff and vendors, and ensures compliance with GAAP and organizational policies. An Associate degree in Accounting or Finance with 3–5 years nonprofit experience is required; Paycom experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Payroll processing experience preferred; Paycom proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization
• Prepare weekly payment runs, ACHs and wire transfers
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 forms and banking information
• Display ownership and accountability in payables area and responsiveness to staff needs
• Monitor daily changes with cash balances in bank accounts
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Collect, review, and validate employee payroll data
• Prepare and submit payroll data to the third-party payroll provider
• Review preliminary payroll registers for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll transmission
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Support preparation of Forms W-2, payroll audits, benefit audits, and annual financial audits
• Monitor garnishments, child support orders, levies, and other involuntary deductions
• Research and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, and external agencies

Skills

Payroll processing

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Paycom

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community.

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist - Payables and Payroll supports the Accounting Department by accurately processing accounts payable and payroll transactions, maintaining financial records, and ensuring timely payments to vendors and employees. This position assists with reconciliations, reporting, and resolving discrepancies while providing responsive service to internal and external customers and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and accounting procedures.

Some of the duties include:

• Review, verify and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization
• Prepare weekly payment runs, ACHs and wire transfers
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 forms and banking information
• Displays ownership and accountability in payables area and responsiveness to staff needs
• Monitor daily changes with cash balances in bank accounts
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Collect, review, and validate employee payroll data
• Prepare and submit payroll data to the third-party payroll provider
• Review preliminary payroll registers for accuracy and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll transmission
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Support preparation of Forms W-2, payroll audits, benefit audits, and annual financial audits
• Monitor garnishments, child support orders, levies, and other involuntary deductions
• Research and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, and external agencies

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate possesses an Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization. The candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), standard accounting practices, and accounting software. Payroll processing experience is strongly preferred, and proficiency in Paycom is a plus.

LMM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, that recognizes the value of having staff who reflect different life experiences and backgrounds. We offer excellent benefits, generous PTO and respectable wages.

Salary range for this position is $50,000 – $55,000.

Company Description

A mission-driven organization, LMM has a 56-year history of service to the community and is a recognized leader in implementing best practice for safety net services and providing innovative solutions that assist people on their journey to stability, self-sufficiency, and well-being. Serving Northeast Ohio, we help people obtain job skills and employment, locate safe and stable housing, access supportive services, and overcome barriers to secure second chances in the community.