AP Specialist - Finance / Accounting Opportunity

About the position Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. As a member of the Finance team, the AP Specialist is responsible for ensuring invoices are paid accurately, timely and in accordance with company procedures and policies Our customers are professional certified Technicians and Contractors who come to Johnstone for our product selection, expertise, and quality service. Johnstone is growing, and so can you. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that promotes from within. You’ll be joining a team of experienced AP professionals who promote a positive and supportive team culture. Hybrid schedule after 6 months (2-3 days per week remote)

Responsibilities

• Prepares invoices/credits from vendors for payment by:

Verifying accuracy through written approvals

• Researching variances
• Analyzing exception issues to determine correct resolution
• Communicating effectively with internal and external resources for information
• Manual processing
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders related to product costing
• Researches and resolves distribution center shipment receipts against invoice costing
• Reconciles vendor account statements and maintains open transaction tracking for audit
• Assists Accounts Payable Manager/Supervisor to identify and implement process improvements

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); At least two years of related experience or training in a high-volume accounts payable role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong computer skills; including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to consistently follow company standard operating procedures.
• Ability to do repetitive work and work under tight deadline pressures.
• Ability to maintain organized work processes, materials, and files.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leaders
• Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests
• Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance
• 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family
• Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services
• Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year
• Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year
• Employee service milestone recognition program
• Employee discounts on products & retail discounts
• Variety of incentive plans for employees
• Bi-weekly pay days on every other Friday
• Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees