Accounting Clerk - Palmer-Donavin

Discover Palmer-Donavin

Established in 1907, Palmer-Donavin is a leader in building material distribution and fabrication. Headquartered in Columbus, OH, Palmer-Donavin has 13 locations spread throughout the Midwest and Southeast Regions. As an Employee-Owned business, we take pride in our culture of high performing and engaged employees who make Palmer-Donavin a great place to work.

Professional Growth

We live by our tagline, We Deliver More®. We believe the work we do is more than “just a job”. At Palmer-Donavin, we make professional development and growth a priority by offering robust training programs, investing in our employees’ continuing education and providing rewarding career paths that allow employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to share that our management ranks are filled with employees who have developed through the organization.

Position Location 

This role will be based out of our Grove City, OH location

Benefits

• Quarterly Company Performance Bonus
• Overtime
• Weekly Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Up to 112 Hours of PTO in First Year
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
• Employee Discounts on Wide Range of Home Building Materials
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Wellness Program
• Safety Bonus
• Ongoing Training and Development
• And Much More!

Palmer-Donavin is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting clerk to join our dynamic accounting team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of our accounts payable process, with a strong focus on managing inventory-related invoices and coordinating payments. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and a passion for maintaining accurate financial records. Other responsibilities include: 

• Enter and process invoices related to inventory purchases, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in data entry.
• Prepare, print, and coordinate the distribution of checks for payment. Ensure checks are properly mailed and sent to the bank on schedule.
• Act as a point of contact for vendor inquiries related to payment status, discrepancies, and general accounts payable issues.
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of accounts payable ledger to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all invoices, payments, and other accounts payable documents.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as legal and tax requirements related to accounts payable.
• Assist with gathering documents and information for internal or external audits as needed.
• Maintain and organize team emails as it pertains to invoices  
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required; degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and processing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.

Palmer-Donavin participates in E-Verify, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and operates a Drug Free Work Place, a policy which prohibits the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana in the workplace.