Accounting Assistant / Senior Assistant

American Electric Power•Canton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.