Accounting Assistant / Senior Assistant

Accounting Assistant / Senior Assistant

The Accounting Assistant / Senior Assistant provides general accounting clerical support within the assigned Accounting Department. Using in-depth knowledge and experience, this position will provide accounting clerical support around AEP remittance processing, refunds, and other accounting transactional data.

Job Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, process and review various accounting transactions such as remittance advices, and customer checks, while exercising independent judgment.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to recurring accounting transactions.
• Assist in reviewing general ledger account activity for accuracy.
• Assist in the development and documentation of processes and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to general data requests and inquiries from AEP internal and external customers.
• Develop and cultivate a positive business relationship between Accounting and other AEP business partners.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

For the Accounting Assistant:

• High School diploma or GED and 6 months experience.
• 2 years of post-high school experience working with accounting transactional data and invoice processing addition to any experience listed above.

For the Accounting Assistant Senior:

• Associate Degree in Business or Accounting or High School graduate/GED equivalent education and 8 additional years of accounting experience.
• Associates degree and 5 years of in-depth experience with accounting transactional data, invoice processing, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• High school or GED equivalent education and 8 additional years of accounting transactional data, invoice processing, demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word experience is required.

Other Must Haves

• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team and possess excellent time management and organization skills.

Physical Demands

List any physical demands required for this job When working in the Remittance Processing department, employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time up to 50% of the time and while standing will be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Where You'll Work

This is an On-Site role based out of Canton, OH.

What You'll Get

Salary Range between:

• $46,000-$55,000 (Accounting Assistant)
• $55,000-$65,000 (Accounting Assistant Senior)

• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) Match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.