Accounts Payable Specialist II
Location: Independence, OH (Hybrid after training)
Compensation: $24-$26 an hour depending on experience
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
The Opportunity
We're partnering with a growth-oriented organization to add an Accounts Payable Specialist II to their team. This role goes beyond transactional accounts payable-it's centered on investigating data, validating financial activity, and ensuring accuracy across a multi-entity environment.
This is an ideal fit for someone who enjoys digging into details, working extensively in Excel, and playing a key role in maintaining clean, reliable financial data.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Invoice & Expense Oversight
Review and validate employee expense submissions for compliance and accuracy
Evaluate invoices against supporting documentation (contracts, approvals, receipts)
Identify inconsistencies in pricing, coding, or approvals and resolve discrepancies
Assign expenses to the appropriate entities and general ledger accounts across multiple business units
Execute manual matching processes in a non-automated environment
Data Analysis & Reconciliation
Use Excel as a primary tool to analyze financial activity and reconcile discrepancies
Maintain and update spreadsheets that track invoice workflows and expense activity
Build pivot tables and apply formulas to identify trends, errors, or missing data
Troubleshoot reporting inconsistencies and repair broken formulas when needed
Systems & Process Support
Work within current ERP (Microsoft Great Plains) while supporting a transition to Business Central
Help sustain accuracy during ongoing system and process changes
Adapt to evolving tools, including expense management platforms similar to Concur
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communicate with internal stakeholders to clarify expense details or resolve open items
Interpret and act on detailed documentation and email instructions
Partner with team members to ensure consistency in processes across entities
What Makes This Role Unique
Moderate invoice volume, but high complexity and critical thinking required
Significant focus on expense reporting rather than standard AP workflows
Multi-entity environment (20+ entities) requiring strong coding and structure awareness
High reliance on Excel as a day-to-day decision-making tool
What You Bring
Core Experience
Background in Accounts Payable, expense auditing, or similar accounting function
Exposure to multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments preferred
Experience working outside of fully automated AP systems (manual review/coding)
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel capabilities required:
Lookup functions (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)
Logical formulas (IF statements)
Pivot tables (build, modify, troubleshoot)
Familiarity with ERP systems (Great Plains, Business Central, or similar) a plus
Professional Strengths
Strong analytical mindset with a natural curiosity for problem-solving
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to self-manage workload and take ownership of outcomes
Comfortable working independently while collaborating when needed
Transparent and accountable when identifying and correcting errors
Work Environment & Schedule
Hybrid model: onsite during onboarding, then remote flexibility
Standard hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexibility available)
Equipment provided for home office setup
Collaborative AP team with direct access to leadership
Pay Details: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour
Search managed by: Tyler Alders
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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