Accounts Payable Specialist

Red Frog Solutions; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Frog Solutions is seeking a Staff Accountant in Mentor, OH to own all accounts payable activities. The role ensures accurate invoicing, 3-way matching, and timely payments while upholding GAAP and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of AP or general accounting experience, a related bachelor’s degree, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a proactive, independent work style ready to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and GAAP.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to work independently while taking full ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Own all activities related to accounts payable and drive continuous process improvement.
• Accurately process vendor invoices through 3-way matching.
• Collaborate with Receiving, Operations, and Procurement to validate receipt of goods and services, ensuring accurate 3-way match and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wires).
• Manage vendor relationships and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely payment of obligations while optimizing cash flow.
• Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure proper coding of invoices and alignment with company policies.
• Support month-end close by preparing AP accruals and reconciliations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Lead spend review meetings, analyzing variances and identifying key drivers of overspending across specific areas.

Skills

Accounts payable

GAAP

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Vendor relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

3-way matching

Job description

Mentor, United States | Posted on 09/08/2026

Our client, a growing manufacturer, is hiring a Staff Accountant to own accounts payable for the organization. This role processes vendor invoices and payments accurately and on time while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policy. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented self-starter who partners across departments to resolve discrepancies and drive process improvements.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Working knowledge of accounts payable processes and general accounting principles (GAAP)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently while taking full ownership of assigned responsibilities

Responsibilities

Own all activities related to accounts payable and drive continuous process improvement

Accurately process vendor invoices through 3-way matching

Collaborate with Receiving, Operations, and Procurement to validate receipt of goods and services, ensuring accurate 3-way match and timely resolution of receiving or invoicing discrepancies

Prepare and execute weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wires)

Manage vendor relationships and respond to inquiries promptly

Monitor AP aging and ensure timely payment of obligations while optimizing cash flow

Reconcile vendor statements and proactively resolve discrepancies

Ensure proper coding of invoices and alignment with company policies

Support month-end close by preparing AP accruals and reconciliations

Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies

Support internal and external audit requests

Lead spend review meetings, analyzing variances and identifying key drivers of overspending across specific areas