Accounts Payable Accountant Level Experienced Job Location Westerville 480 - Westerville, OH Travel Percentage Negligible Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Job Category Accounting
Accounts Payable Accountant
At Lake Shore Cryotronics, there are hundreds of different ways our employees help advance science. The groundbreaking contributions that get satellites into space or high-speed rail on a track can all start with YOU. Come join our team and leave your mark in the history of science and technology that benefits humanity!
Why Lake Shore Cryotronics?
Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that develops cutting-edge solutions for aerospace, quantum computing, and physics research.
Global Impact: Over 60% of our sales come from outside North America. We also work with industry-leading customers like IBM, CERN, Google, and Blue Origin.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside engineers, physicists, and scientists to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards.
About the Role:
We are seeking a full-time, experienced Accounts Payable Accountant to own the accounts payable function from beginning to end. This role involves ensuring accurate financial transactions, timely supplier payments, and adherence to company accounting standards. You will advise on accounts payable matters, analyze financial data, oversee daily supplier invoices to purchase order reconciliations, and participate in financial audits while collaborating with various departments.
Key Responsibilities:
Own Accounts Payable Function: Ensure timely processing and payment of invoices, proper matching of purchasing and receiving documents, and accurate distribution to general ledger expense accounts.
Invoice and Voucher Management: Ensure invoices and vouchers are appropriately approved, documented, and recorded.
Payment Processing: Prepare batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions, reviewing checks and vouchers for accuracy.
Supplier Correspondence: Handle supplier inquiries via phone or email, resolving account status issues.
Collaboration: Work with other departments to resolve variances on disputed bills and returned products.
Financial Reporting: Prepare guidelines for coding invoices, monthly expense accruals, and assist with month-end closings.
Audit Participation: Own the accounts payable section during financial audits and implement recommendations.
Reconciliation: Reconcile the subsidiary supplier’s ledger with the accounts payable total and the general ledger.
Process Improvement: Assist in implementing accounting software upgrades and process improvements.
Qualifications:
2+ years of relevant accounting experience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and basic Excel skills
Familiarity with ERP or accounting software
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive Salary: Target starting salary of $60k-$72k per year.
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 17 days of PTO per year and 12-14 paid holidays.
Wellness Incentive Program: Stay healthy with our wellness program and enjoy an onsite fitness facility.
Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your education with our support.
Career Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement.
About Lake Shore Cryotronics:
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc. is a privately owned company with over 50 years of continued growth and profitability. We are an international leader in developing innovative measurement and control solutions, including cryogenic temperature sensors, magnetic test equipment, and metrology systems. Our headquarters is in Westerville, OH, a northeast suburb of Columbus.
