Accounting Assistant

aep; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

401(k) Match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

AEP is seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide general clerical support within the Accounting Department, focusing on customer billings, remittances, and invoices. The role involves processing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and supporting responses to data requests from internal and external customers.

The position is on-site in Canton, OH, with benefits including an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 6 months experience.
• 2 years of post-high school experience working with accounting transactional data and invoice processing in addition to any experience listed above.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team and possess excellent time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and review various accounting transactions such as remittance advices, and customer checks, while exercising independent judgment.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to recurring accounting transactions.
• Assist in reviewing general ledger account activity for accuracy.
• Assist in the development and documentation of processes and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to general data requests and inquiries from AEP internal and external customers.
• Develop and cultivate a positive business relationship between Accounting and other AEP business partners.

Skills

Billing support

Remittance processing

General ledger review

Customer data requests handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

2 years post-high school accounting experience

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-26-2026. Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Provide general accounting clerical support within the assigned Accounting Department. Provide accounting clerical support around AEP customer billings, remittances, invoices and other accounting transactional data.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, process and review various accounting transactions such as remittance advices, and customer checks, while exercising independent judgment.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to recurring accounting transactions.
• Assist in reviewing general ledger account activity for accuracy.
• Assist in the development and documentation of processes and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to general data requests and inquiries from AEP internal and external customers.
• Develop and cultivate a positive business relationship between Accounting and other AEP business partners.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Work Experience requirements are listed below for the Accounting Assistant :

• High School diploma or GED and 6 months experience.
• 2 years of post-high school experience working with accounting transactional data and invoice processing addition to any experience listed above.

Other Must Haves:

• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team and possess excellent time management and organization skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

List any physical demands required for this job When working in the Remittance Processing department, employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time up to 50% of the time and while standing will be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Where You'll Work:

This is an On-Site role based out of Canton, OH.

What You'll Get:

• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) Match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you.

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Compensation Data

• Compensation Grade: SP20-003
• Compensation Range: $22.14 - $27.67
• The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.