General Accoutant

General Accountant (AP/AR + GL Rotation)

Location: Grove City, OH (on site)

Employment Type: Full time

About American Nitrile

American Nitrile manufactures high quality nitrile gloves in Grove City, Ohio. We’re building a durable U.S. supply chain and an operations first culture where early career accountants can see the full picture—shop floor to financials—and grow fast.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will manage the full accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable cycle with responsibilities expanding into core general ledger and month end close processes. The role also supports the preparation of financial statements, audits, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies. This role requires regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment in areas such as credit assessments, revenue recognition and cutoff, reconciliations, accruals, and the development of process improvements in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Essential Functions:

Accounts Receivable & Credit

Post daily cash receipts, apply payments, and resolve short payments or deductions.

Prepare and issue customer statements; research and resolve customer inquiries.

Conduct credit evaluations for new or expanded accounts and recommend limits and payment terms for approval.

Monitor and maintain accounts receivable aging reports; provide commentary and recommend actions on at risk balances such as credit holds, payment plans, or settlements.

Accounts Payable & Pricing Integrity

Manage full accounts payable process, including three way match, invoice approvals, entry, payment scheduling, master vendor data.

Maintain pricing integrity within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central; investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Sales and Operations.

Generate weekly AP aging reports and provide insights to support cash planning and days payable outstanding (DPO) management.

General Ledger & Month End Close

Prepare bank reconciliations and assigned balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., AR, AP, prepaids, accrued expenses).

Draft and post journal entries for accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications with appropriate supporting documentation.

Perform revenue recognition and shipping cutoff testing, resolve issues in partnership with Operations and Customer Experience.

Support fixed asset adds/disposals and monthly depreciation.

Reporting, Audit & Process Improvement

Prepare weekly Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) reports (DSO, DPO, collections, payment timeliness) with observations and recommended actions.

Support audit activities by preparing client-requested documentation (PBCs) and drafting responses to auditor inquiries.

Identify, document, and implement process improvements and internal control enhancements within the ERP system; develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and checklists.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or closely related field.

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years of accounting experience in accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, month/year-end close, and financial reporting OR equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

Internship or 0–2 years’ experience in AP/AR, billing, or staff accounting.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or other ERP experience.

Exposure to audits, inventory, or fixed assets.