Accounting Specialist | $21–$27/hour | Cleveland, OH
Pay: $21–$27/hour
A Cleveland-based organization is hiring an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, cash application, vendor management, job cost administration, and general accounting support.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines without letting the details slip.
What you’ll do
- Support day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, cash application, vendor management, job cost administration, and general accounting support.
- Process, code, review, and enter vendor invoices
- Research and resolve PO, pricing, coding, and documentation discrepancies
- Set up and maintain vendor records and required documentation
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve missing invoices, credits, duplicates, and discrepancies
- Apply customer payments and maintain accurate A/R records
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on past-due balances
- Handle customer questions involving payments, balances, and supporting documentation
- Research short payments, unapplied cash, and account discrepancies
- Support job cost administration and project-related financial documentation
- Assist with month-end activities, reporting, recurring deadlines, and accounting projects
- Maintain organized electronic and physical records
- Provide backup support to the accounting team during busy periods
- Support general Cleveland office responsibilities as needed
What we’re looking for
- 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, accounting support, or a related financial role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with financial information
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage high-volume transactions and recurring deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and follow-through
- Professional communication skills with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including formulas, sorting, and filtering
- Ability to learn new accounting systems and technology
Preferred experience
- Accounts receivable, cash application, collections, and aging reports
- Accounts payable invoice processing and vendor statement reconciliation
- Purchase orders, job costing, vendor compliance documentation, or sales tax
- Construction, HVAC, mechanical contracting, or another project-based environment
- ERP/accounting systems, SharePoint, and electronic document management
Benefits may include
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer matching contributions
- Paid time off and holidays
- Life and disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program with confidential support resources
- Additional voluntary benefit options
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The company is not able to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position, including but not limited to H-1B, F1, F2, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa status.
Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
