AP Accountant bei Johnstone Supply, Inc.

Johnstone Supply, Inc., the nation’s largest HVACR distribution Cooperative, has a great opportunity for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our team. Johnstone has been in business for over 60 years and has grown into an industry leader with over 450 store locations and over $3 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, and Fujitsu, to provide our customers with world class products, technical expertise, and quality service.

As a member of the Finance team, the AP Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate accounts payable reporting, as well as compliance with GAAP, company policies, and state & federal regulations providing accurate data. Research and analyze accounts payable information to help company make well-informed decisions, write reports and monitor financials movements.

Position responsibilities:

• Perform vendor payment reconciliation, manage vendor relations and build effective partnerships.
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.
• Prepare invoices/credits from vendors for payment by: verifying accuracy, contacting vendors, Product Management, or DC’s for information as needed.  Invoices may be processed manually or via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
• Responsible for monthly accounts payable journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Research and resolve distribution center un-invoiced receipts and unmatched invoices.
• Resolving warranty issues and working with vendors on credits
• Assist AP Manager to identify and implement process improvements.
• Assist with gathering support for all audits, including pulling documentation.
• Maintains files by packing out as needed according to document retention guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to all Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
• Perform special projects, audits and analytics at the Corporate level, provides and presents recommendations via written reporting. 
• Carries out any other functions assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance from a four-year college or university; and at least 2 years of hands-on financial experience in a fast-paced environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.   Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Problem solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems. 
• Project management skills: establishing objectives, timelines and deadlines; action planning to meet deadlines, evaluating current and future positions.
• Maintains organized work processes, materials, and files.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Keeps the company’s best interest in mind when considering or addressing issues.
• Works well under pressure and meets deadlines.
• Desire to support and meet the needs of customers, other employees, and the Cooperative as a whole.
• Knowledge of Cooperative structure and operations, and wholesale distribution industry is preferred, but not required for this position. 
• Ability to establish and continuously improve work procedures and systems.
• Ability to collect data, evaluate results and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively present information both orally and in writing.
• Ability to write a verbal synopsis of financial status and activities.
• Ability to communicate information across different individuals, departments and external parties.

Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include:

• Customer Focused: Taking the perspective of who we serve into everything we do, anticipating their needs, and responding quickly.
• Own It: Focus on the goal and show initiative, with a sense of urgency and pride in doing things right the first time.
• One Team: We win together, with everyone playing their role and leveraging the strengths of the team.
• Innovate: Embracing and creating positive change to continuously improve and developing competitive, valuable solutions.
• Engage: Seek out and share information to make sure everyone is fully informed and aware of what they need to know to succeed.

Johnstone offers a competitive wage and benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, 401(k) with company match, and PTO after 90 days. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now.

Visit our website https://www.johnstonesupply.com/our-history for more information about our growing company.

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