General Accounting - Accountant II

Posted Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Business

Title:

General Accountant II

Reports to:

Corporate Accounting Manager

Company Info:
With a heritage of nearly 120 years, we aren’t just a company; we are a brand of trust. But more than anything, we are a collection of individuals who, together, give Grote Industries a decisive competitive advantage. At Grote, our shared vision is clear – to meet the needs of the customers we serve. We accomplish that mission every day by following a set of core values that makes us who we are.

Innovation has been the hallmark of Grote Industries from the start. From durable, easy to see stop lights to the latest in LED lighting technology, Grote has been leading the way in advanced vehicle system solutions from early in the last century right up to today. With these innovations, Grote has helped millions of people throughout North America and the world benefit from the innovation and design excellence of Grote products.

Position Summary:

The General Accountant – Accounts Payable is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and US GAAP. This role ensures the integrity of the accounts payable function, safeguards company assets, supports working capital optimization, and delivers excellent service to internal and external stakeholders. This position operates in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment and plays a key role in financial reporting accuracy, audit support, and continuous process improvement.

Position Duties:

• Invoice Processing & Payments-Processes high‑volume invoices, ensures proper approvals, resolves discrepancies, executes payment runs, manages credits, reviews freight invoices, and oversees lease‑related payables.
• Vendor Management-Sets up and maintains vendor records, validates banking changes, manages vendor communications, resolves inquiries, and supports annual 1099 reporting.
• Internal Controls & Risk-Ensures compliance with financial controls, supports fraud‑prevention procedures, reconciles A/P aging and GRNI items, performs monthly account reconciliations, and provides audit support.
• Month-End Close & Reporting-Supports month‑ and year‑end close, prepares A/P‑related journal entries, manages intercompany activity, provides audit/tax schedules, and files periodic tax returns.
• Expense Management-Administers the expense reporting system, audits reports for compliance, processes reimbursements, reconciles clearing accounts, and trains employees on policies.
• Systems & Process Improvement-Resolves ERP exceptions, monitors vendor portals, supports automation and system enhancements, and tracks key A/P performance metrics.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate holds an associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, along with at least three years of progressive accounts payable or general accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and must pass required pre‑screening tests. They bring strong knowledge of ERP systems, A/P processes, internal controls, GAAP, tax compliance, and Microsoft Office. They possess advanced Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, exceptional accuracy, effective communication, and the organizational capacity to manage high‑volume workflows.

They demonstrate sound judgment, uphold internal controls, resolve discrepancies professionally, adapt to changing priorities, support process improvements, and collaborate effectively while maintaining accountability for individual responsibilities.