Accounting Clerk

As a team member of Power Systems, you will work with other associates in the accounting and office support staff to properly invoice out all customer direct ships, print/process daily all customer invoice batches to include customer portal invoice entry, prepare and process all AP disbursements per weekly schedule, maintain all associate attendance records, maintain office supplies and answer incoming phone calls. You will also support members of both inside and outside sales departments and management assisting them with any customer communications. Responsibilities will include: Bill out all customer direct ship invoices from AP invoices received from vendors/suppliers. Determine and process all AP disbursements per weekly schedule. This will include processing in-house checks, releasing checks to third party payment system and initiating wire transfers. Answer incoming phone calls and transfer to various personnel. Assist AP Specialist with entering & processing AP invoices through Esker AP AI processing system. Access customer portals and enter related invoices. Electronic file storage of invoices processed outside of Esker and customer POs. Print daily processed customer invoice batches (direct mail, email, and fax) Assist Accounts Receivable releasing orders, collection calls & credit/rebills as instructed. Enter journal entries prepared by controller and assistant controller. Enter, print, balance, and file all monthly internal salesmen rebate credits. Keeping track of salesmen and various associate’s itineraries Accurate recording of associate time off (sick, vacation, holiday, leave of absence, etc.) Balance at month end all used vacation for creating the vacation accrual. Address and send out any daily mail. Check in and put away various office supplies. Misc. other duties or projects as needed. Requirements: Minimum 2-year accounting degree Basic computer skills and MS Office package Experience with Esker AP AI processing and Epicor P21 ERP systems preferred. Ability to learn and apply current information quickly. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities Solid organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Good problem-solving, reasoning skills, and team player Flexibility to work a longer schedule for month and year end close periods (last business day of each month and first three business days of the following month with necessary attendance) Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise. Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.