Accounts Payable Accountant

Description

Accounts Payable Accountant

Westerville, Ohio

Reports To: Accounting Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Take Ownership of a Critical Accounting Function

We're seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Lake Shore Cryotronics product line accounting team and play a key role in maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of our financial operations.

In this role, you'll have end-to-end responsibility for the accounts payable process while partnering with teams across the organization to support financial reporting, compliance, process improvement, and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions beyond invoice processing by helping strengthen controls, improve systems, and support strategic accounting initiatives.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Westerville, Ohio.

To support onboarding and collaboration, employees work onsite Monday through Thursday during the first 90 days, with Fridays remote. Following successful completion of the onboarding period, there may be an opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule that includes remote work on Mondays.

What You'll Do

As the Accounts Payable Accountant, you will:

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and payments are made timely.
• Reconcile supplier invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Maintain accounting standards and identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Ensure invoices and vouchers are appropriately approved, documented, and recorded.
• Prepare check runs, wire transfers, and ACH payments.
• Serve as a primary contact for supplier inquiries and resolve account discrepancies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to investigate billing variances and disputed charges.
• Prepare monthly accruals and support month-end close activities.
• Reconcile supplier subledgers to the general ledger.
• Support financial audits and serve as the primary owner of the accounts payable process during audit activities.
• Manage expense reporting and reimbursement processing through Concur.
• File and manage use tax returns through Avalara.
• Execute and reconcile bank transfers within Epicor.
• Assist with accounting system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of financial integrity.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in accounts payable and general accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with Epicor, Concur, Avalara, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting month-end close and external audits.
• Manufacturing environment experience.

Skills for Success

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and critical thinking
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of a collaborative team where accounting is viewed as a business partner, not simply a transactional function. This role offers visibility across the organization, opportunities to improve processes, exposure to a variety of accounting activities, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the financial success of the business.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Package: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, short-term and long-term disability.
• 401k Matching: Secure your future with our 401k matching program.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Employer contributions to your HSA.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance starting at 15 days of PTO per year and 9 paid holidays.
• Fitness Center: Stay active with our onsite fitness facility.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your education with our support.
• Career Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

Required

• 2-4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification: None.

Supervisory Responsibility: No direct supervision given.

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout applicable work environments.
• Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, relevant job-related equipment, and applicable technologies.
• Ability to communicate with other individuals and interpret the communication of others.
• Ability to see and observe the work environment around them.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in our Westerville, Ohio Office.

To support onboarding and collaboration, employees work onsite Monday through Thursday during the first 90 days, with Fridays remote. Following successful completion of the onboarding period, there may be an opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule that includes remote work on Mondays.

Travel: None.

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, an E-Verify employer, and a drug-free company. This position is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

Pay Transparency

We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All U.S. job postings include a good-faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We're happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the hiring process.