AP & Payroll Specialist

RL Fortney Management Inc; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. seeks an Accounting Assistant to maintain accurate financial records and manage end-to-end accounts payable.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity. Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, reconciling statements, preparing weekly payments, and supporting year-end 1099 activities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: process vendor invoices with correct coding and entry.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wires) and maintain payment schedules.
• Assist with year-end 1099 preparation and bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with project accountants to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Integrity

Education

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Job description

At Fortney & Weygandt, Inc., we like to think that employment here is more than a job. It is acareer with passion. We are immensely proud of the professionals we have. Our mission to ourcustomers Your building, Our Passion; which is the same for our employees that build theircareers with us.

Position Summary:

TheAccounting Assistantplays a key role inmaintainingaccuratefinancial records. This position managesend-to-endaccounts payable processes and supports general accounting functions. The ideal candidate isdetail-oriented,deadline-driven, and comfortable working with sensitive financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable (AP): Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, andtimelyentry into the accounting system.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly payment runs (ACH, checks, wires) andmaintainpayment schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Maintain vendor files and supportyear-end1099 preparation.

General Account & Support:

• Assistwithquarter-endclose activities.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate withproject accountants and project managers to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Identifyopportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency.
• Properly account for all credit card receipts and transactions.
• Additionaltasks as requested.

Qualifications (requiredand preferred):

• Associates degree inAccounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 25 years of experience in accounts payable and payroll processing.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Viewpoint Vista).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• *Additionalresponsibilities may be assigned based on evolving business needs.