AP Analyst

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Canton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Diversity awards

Job summary

AWP Safety, based in Northeast Ohio, seeks an Accounts Payable Analyst to handle full cycle AP processes and general accounting duties. You will process invoices, manage payments, and respond to inquiries to ensure accurate and timely financial records.

Key requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and at least two years of AP experience, with strong Excel and Great Plains proficiency. The role emphasizes meticulous work, effective communication, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Min 2 years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong Excel and Great Plains proficiency.
• Ability to work with multiple levels of the organization and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and match to expense reports.
• Handle payments (ACH/check/wire/credit card) and ledger entries.
• Respond to internal/external inquiries and meet deadlines.
• Assist with audits and monthly/quarterly tasks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Great Plains

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Based in Northeast Ohio, AWP Safety, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications.

AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost effectiveness. Driving added value to our customers through the talented execution of our employees and the pursuit of providing extraordinary service for our customers is what has built our company and its national reputation for integrity.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for full cycle accounts payable and general accounting. The Analyst’s daily responsibilities include and may not be limited to processing vendor invoices, completing ACH/check/wire/credit card payments runs, and resolving internal and external customer’s inquiries. As well as providing (or assisting with) completing monthly and quarterly tasks or projects as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Point of contact and handles AP tasks for Great Plains sites
• Process vendor invoices (sort, match, proper authorizations, workflow, etc.) by charging expenses to accounts and cost centers and analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries
• Resolving invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos
• Communicate with and train internal and external customers and resolve disputes or differences
• Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations and resolve differences
• Meet various daily, monthly and quarterly deadlines
• Assist with audit requests
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Min 2 years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience
• Self-motivated with superior time management ability
• Provide clear and concise communication to various levels of the organization
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization and external vendors
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate efficiently and professionally under pressure and meet deadlinesDetail-oriented (accuracy is a must)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software with high proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Great Plains software preferred

Additional Information

What you will love:

• Benefits eligible 1st of the month following hire
• All traditional benefits offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Company paid 50k in basic life insurance
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 and 2025 for Diversity

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.