Accounting Assistant

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Canton, OH, USA
In-Office
22-28 Hourly
Junior
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Provides clerical accounting support for customer billings, remittances, invoices, checks, and transactional data. Reviews general ledger activity, researches discrepancies, processes accounting transactions, documents procedures, responds to data inquiries, and supports relationships with internal and external business partners. The role is onsite in Canton, Ohio and may require standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 pounds.
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Job Posting End Date

10-26-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Provide general accounting clerical support within the assigned Accounting Department. Provide accounting clerical support around AEP customer billings, remittances, invoices and other accounting transactional data.

Job Description

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.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:


  • High School diploma or GED and 6 months experience.

Work Experience requirement listed below:


  • 2 years of post-high school experience working with accounting transactional data and invoice processing addition to any experience listed above.

Other:

  • 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:

  • In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!


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!


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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-003

Compensation Range:

$22.14 - $27.67

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 6 months of work experience
  • Two years of post-high-school experience working with accounting transactional data and invoice processing
  • Ability to multitask with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing circumstances and requirements
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent time management and organization skills
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The Company
HQ: Columbus, OH
12,632 Employees

What We Do

Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.

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