Project Invoicing & Financial Controls Specialist

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Columbus, OH is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support invoice processing and compliance. You will audit invoices, interpret contract terms, and assist with disputes, approvals, and vendor interactions, while helping manage budgets and project reporting.

The role requires collaboration across Accounting, PM, and other departments, with emphasis on SOX controls, accruals, and administrative support for requisitions and governance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus two years of experience or a related degree with no experience required.
• Degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
• Experience with utilities operations, cost tracking, forecasting, and project budgets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing vendor invoices for management approval.
• Audit invoices against contractual terms and conditions.
• Interpret contractual language for invoices and variances.
• Dispute invoices for compliance and billable-item interpretation.
• Obtain quotes and provide vendor support and tracking.
• Identify unvouchered liabilities per policy and SOX requirements.
• Ensure accrual policies align with project guidelines.
• Assist with work order administration and reporting.
• Identify asset retirements for timely processing.
• Resolve errors with Accounting, PM, and other departments.
• Support financial controls for project and work order reporting.
• Provide admin support for requisitions, bids, governance, templates, and tracking.
• Support monthly O&M and capital budgets and process improvements.
• Develop understanding of related financial systems and software.
• Support projects per AEP governance and standards.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Contractual Compliance

Financial Auditing

Project Management Support

Budget Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft Financials

Business Objects

Cognos

Ventyx Asset Suite Maximo

Job description

Jobtailor in Columbus, OH is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support invoice processing and compliance. You will audit invoices, interpret contract terms, and assist with disputes, approvals, and vendor interactions, while helping manage budgets and project reporting.

The role requires collaboration across Accounting, PM, and other departments, with emphasis on SOX controls, accruals, and administrative support for requisitions and governance.