Position: Accounts Payable Specialist
Company: Jones-Hamilton Co.
Location: Walbridge, OH
Position Type: Contract to Hire (6 Month)
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounting principles and will play a crucial role in managing our company's invoices, payments, and vendor relationships. If you're passionate about accuracy and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify and reconcile expense reports, ensuring accuracy against account balances.
- Review, verify, and process invoices and check requests in accordance with company policies.
- Ensure invoices are coded correctly and approved prior to processing.
- Facilitate timely vendor payments using the three-way match process (purchase order, receiver, and invoice).
- Identify discount opportunities and handle payment discrepancies, including stop-payment orders or purchase order amendments.
- Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with accounting records.
- Evaluate the taxability of goods and services and ensure appropriate exemptions are applied.
- Communicate account statuses and payment issues with internal teams and vendors.
- Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other departments to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor records in compliance with IRS regulations.
- Prepare and maintain reconciliations and accounting records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For:
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Must pass a drug screening and be legally eligible to work in the U.S.
Working Conditions:
- Office environment with standard working hours; may require occasional flexibility to accommodate project timelines or urgent issues.
- Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer workstation.
- Extensive use of computers and office equipment is essential.
Why Join Jones-Hamilton Co.? Jones-Hamilton Co. offers a dynamic work environment where safety and environmental responsibility are top priorities. We value our employees and provide opportunities for growth and development. Pay is commensurate with experience and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Jones-Hamilton Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any other classification protected by law.
Benefits:
- Company ownership through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(K)
- Discretionary bonus and yearly salary increase
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick pay
- Medical, Dental Vision Insurance
- Education and Employee Assistance Programs
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Wellness Program including Fitness Facility Reimbursement
Company Description
Jones-Hamilton is an employee owned, U.S.-based chemical manufacturer dedicated to safely delivering sustainable, high-quality products backed by unparalleled customer service.