AP Senior Accountant

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid Vacation

Leadership Training

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage accounts payable close, journal entries, and reconciliations in a dynamic manufacturing/engineering environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in AP, strong GAAP knowledge, and CPA progress. This full-time role offers ownership culture, robust benefits, and opportunities to drive process improvements across the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant accounts payable responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger, AP, accruals, reconciliations, and close processes.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA designation preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Experience with 1099 reporting and vendor compliance preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with multi-entity, project-based, or centralized AP environments preferred.
• Experience supporting AP automation initiatives and ERP implementations preferred.
• Experience with online banking platforms and electronic payment systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review AP journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjusting entries.
• Ensure liabilities and expenses are recorded in the correct period.
• Review AP aging, invoice holds, and outstanding transactions.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate reconciling items, aging balances, variances, and unusual transactions.
• Analyze AP activity and trends to identify issues and improvements.
• Provide financial analysis to support accuracy of records.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Support AP approval workflows and segregation of duties.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and vendor tax documentation.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Provide guidance and training to Accounts Payable team.
• Assist with system improvements and strategic accounting initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance for accurate reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Advanced Excel

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

Verbal & Written Communication

multitask management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA CPA-Progress toward CPA preferred

Tools

ERP Systems

Online Banking Platforms

AP Automation Tools

Electronic Payment Systems

Job description

Join a team that powers communities and builds careers. Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned company committed to excellence through continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, and Productivity for the benefit of our employee-owners, customers, and suppliers. Since 1946, Elliot has built a reputation as a trusted leader in engineering, energy delivery, technical services, and technology solutions. When you join Elliot, you're more than an employee, you're an owner with the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and share in our success.

Snapshot

The AP Senior Accountant is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of accounts payable accounting activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and period-end close responsibilities. This role serves as a key accounting resource supporting Operations and Finance by ensuring liabilities and expenses are properly recorded, reconciled, and reported in accordance with GAAP and company policies. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, supporting audit readiness, and driving continuous improvement within the accounts payable function.

A Day In The Life

• Lead accounts payable-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review AP-related journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjusting entries.
• Ensure liabilities and expenses are accurately recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
• Review AP aging, invoice holds, and outstanding transactions to ensure timely resolution.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate reconciling items, aging balances, variances, and unusual transactions.
• Analyze AP activity and trends to identify reporting issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide financial analysis supporting the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Support and strengthen AP approval workflows, segregation of duties, and fraud-prevention controls.
• Assist with 1099 reporting and vendor tax documentation requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to Accounts Payable team members.
• Assist with special projects, system improvements, and strategic accounting initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience with significant accounts payable responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accruals, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit support documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to work collaboratively while maintaining ownership of key responsibilities.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA designation preferred.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-entity, project-based, or centralized AP environments preferred.
• Experience supporting AP automation initiatives and ERP implementations preferred.
• Experience with 1099 reporting and vendor compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience with online banking platforms and electronic payment systems preferred.
• Exposure to third-party payment systems and AP technologies preferred.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency, scalability, and risk reduction.

Benefits & Culture

Our success is based on our customers' confidence in us, our people's loyalty, hard work, and performance, and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We know that strong teams are built by fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and shared success. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training