Accounts Payable Specialist — Manufacturing

J; Rittman (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

J & O Plastics is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the complete AP cycle, ensure accurate three-way matching, and support the month-end close with reconciliations and journal entries.

The role also involves purchasing goods and services for multiple departments, maintaining vendor records (W-9s), and cross-training with the AR Specialist to support the Finance Department. Attention to detail and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounts payable experience.
• Hands-on experience with three-way match, check runs, and vendor reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and match them to purchase orders and receiving documents (three-way match).
• Research and resolve pricing, quantity, and receiving variances with purchasing, receiving, and vendors.
• Prepare and manage the weekly check run; create AP activity reports.
• Assist with the monthly close, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare and post journal entries, such as accruals and AP adjustments.
• Provide AP schedules and supporting documentation for month-end reporting.
• Provide clerical support as needed (phones, mail, documents).
• Maintain vendor files and W-9s; keep records organized.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Strong work ethic

Deadline oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

ERP / accounting system

Job description

J & O Plastics is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the complete AP cycle, ensure accurate three-way matching, and support the month-end close with reconciliations and journal entries.

The role also involves purchasing goods and services for multiple departments, maintaining vendor records (W-9s), and cross-training with the AR Specialist to support the Finance Department. Attention to detail and reliability are essential.