ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Griffin Pavement Striping, a Frontline Road Safety Group Company is located in Columbus, Ohio. Since 1977, an ever-growing number of government agencies and contractors have selected Griffin to meet their pavement striping needs. Today, as a leader in our industry, our company proudly provides its customers with unparalleled customer service and the use of innovative technology to ensure timely and value-added results.

The individual in this role will collaborate and support the Controller in performing account duties. The individual in the position will possess the ability to process invoices and payments in a timely fashion, matching of purchasing and receiving documents, proper invoice coding to the general ledger expense accounts, timely and accurate payments that make full use of available discounts, and proper filing and storage of records.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acquire proper approval on invoices.

• Call vendors to invoices, change of address, invoice discrepancies.

• Post and cut checks from the accounting system weekly.

• Upload checks into Huntington Bank Positive Pay and resolve positive pay issues.

• Reconcile and resolve issues with AP sub-ledger to the general ledger.

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding issues with vendors.

• Assist in month end closing.

• Ensure W-9 forms are on file for all vendors.

• Prepare 1099 forms each year.

• Work with the GL team and operations to resolve AP issues.

• Work with operations to complete vendor applications and credit references.

• Process employee expense reimbursements and uphold the employee travel policy.

• Assist with external audits.

• Train backup for key responsibilities so duties are covered while on PTO.

• Maintain inventory accounts, tracking usage and purchases.

• Maintenance of raw material deliver paperwork and corresponding material certifications.

• Backup A/R – Post invoices to the general ledger

• Back up A/R – Post payments to the invoices

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates in accounting preferred.

• 1-3 years prior A/P, administrative or other accounting experience preferred.

• Intermediate Microsoft, Excel, and Outlook experience

• Familiarity with the construction industry a plus.

• Must be familiar with accounting software, experience with Foundation is a plus.

• Must possess a high level of attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Must be self-disciplined in managing workload and meeting deadlines.

• Applicant must complete a background check and pre-employment drug testing.