Accounts Payable

Responsible for compiling amounts owed by the company to vendors, other organizations, or individuals. Compare purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets etc., to invoices and prepare payments. Reconciles general ledger.

Essential Functions

• Verify accuracy of billing data and reconcile any errors.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and explain variations.
• Prepares itemized statements, bills, or invoices, and records amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
• Review documents such as purchase orders, sales tickets, charge slips, to compute fees, charges due or discounts.
• Performs bookkeeping work, including posting data and keeping other records concerning costs of goods and services and the shipment of goods.
• Keep records of invoices and support documents.
• Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
• Process vendor returns.
• Processes invoices for payment.
• Mails checks with supporting documents as needed.
• Prepares as needed, shipping labels, credit memorandums, and other credit forms.
• Communicate with vendors and branches to resolve problems.
• Prepare monthly reports.

Position Qualifications- Skills and Abilities

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of accounts payable experience
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Accounting Software
• High level of integrity.
• Proper listening, oral and written skills, and command of the English language.
• Must possess a high degree of organization.
• Demonstrate ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using your own drive or initiative.
• Ability to analyze documents, identify errors, and bring to satisfactory conclusion.

Skills taught after hire as needed:

• Computer System Training, ISO Orientation & Training, Advanced Accounting Principles & Practices, Vendor & Product Training, P21

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.