Accounts Payable Specialist

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support high-volume AP operations for a large global organization. You will work with vendors and internal teams across multiple countries to ensure accurate and timely payments.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can manage a significant volume of invoices and payment activities. This is a long-term temporary role with potential to convert.

Qualifications

• Previous high-volume accounts payable experience required.
• Experience working within a large, multi-location, or global organization preferred.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payment processing, and general accounting principles.
• Comfortable collaborating with colleagues across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or a comparable platform preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work with large amounts of financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to independently research and resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and payment terms.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation when applicable.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Prepare and process vendor payments in accordance with established payment schedules and internal controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts, identifying and resolving outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and accounts payable documentation.
• Collaborate with purchasing, finance, accounting, and other internal departments to resolve AP-related issues.
• Communicate regularly with international colleagues and business partners regarding invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations, accrual support, and reporting.
• Follow established internal controls, accounting procedures, and company policies.
• Support process improvements designed to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable function.

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP systems

Vendor reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multi-country coordination

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

MS Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a large, global organization. This position will support high-volume accounts payable operations while working closely with vendors, internal departments, and colleagues across multiple countries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and experienced managing a significant volume of invoices and payment-related activity. This position will pay between $23 and $28/hr. This role is a long-term temporary position with potential to get hired down the line.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and payment terms.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation when applicable.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.
• Prepare and process vendor payments in accordance with established payment schedules and internal controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts, identifying and resolving outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and accounts payable documentation.
• Collaborate with purchasing, finance, accounting, and other internal departments to resolve AP-related issues.
• Communicate regularly with international colleagues and business partners regarding invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations, accrual support, and reporting.
• Follow established internal controls, accounting procedures, and company policies.
• Support process improvements designed to increase efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable function.

Qualifications

• Previous high-volume accounts payable experience required.
• Experience working within a large, multi-location, or global organization preferred.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, payment processing, and general accounting principles.
• Comfortable collaborating with colleagues across different countries, cultures, and time zones.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or a comparable platform preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work with large amounts of financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to independently research and resolve discrepancies.