Staff Accountant: AP & Month-End Excellence

KELTEC Industrial Filtration; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KELTEC Industrial Filtration, based in Northeast Ohio, seeks a Staff Accountant to accurately process vendor invoices and maintain accounts payable in line with company policies. The role interfaces with vendors, purchasing, and receiving to resolve discrepancies and uphold precise financial records.

The successful candidate will assist with month-end close, 1099 reporting, and audits, while supporting continuous improvement of AP processes in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
• Two or more years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or multi-location company experience is a plus.
• Experience with ERP and expense-management systems; Global Shop and Concur experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Identify and resolve price, quantity, approval, and receiving discrepancies.
• Route invoices for proper approval according to company policy.
• Prepare weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH payments, and wire transfers.
• Review vendor statements and reconcile outstanding balances.
• Research and respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payment status.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9 forms, payment terms, and banking information.
• Verify vendor changes using established fraud-prevention procedures.
• Process employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and follow up on overdue or unresolved items.
• Assist with month-end close, including AP accruals, account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare documentation and provide support for annual audits and other financial reviews.
• Assist with annual Form 1099 preparation and reporting.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Vendor communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Global Shop

Concur

Job description

KELTEC Industrial Filtration, based in Northeast Ohio, seeks a Staff Accountant to accurately process vendor invoices and maintain accounts payable in line with company policies. The role interfaces with vendors, purchasing, and receiving to resolve discrepancies and uphold precise financial records.

The successful candidate will assist with month-end close, 1099 reporting, and audits, while supporting continuous improvement of AP processes in a manufacturing setting.