Accounts Payable Specialist - Johnson City - Pedernales Electric

Description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Johnson City, TX, US, 78636

Physical Office Location: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636

Hybrid Work Options Available

$20.06 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting accounts payable payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling accounts payable invoices as well as other accounts payable functions in support of the Cooperative's strategic initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Record payable transactions such as invoices, check requests and credit memos
• Prepare and perform check runs based on due dates, vendor groups, and invoice type
• Perform reconciliation of vendor statements to the Cooperative's ledger
• Process cooperative credit card transactions and employee reimbursements to ensure proper coding, approval and entry to the General Ledger
• Assist with month-end close process
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, coding, and approval prior to payment
• Maintain all vendor information including address, payment type, and 1099 status
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with Cooperative policy and accepted accounting practices
• Provide support documentation for year-end audit
• Conduct topic specific training as needed for the Cooperative
• Support the reporting needs of the Cooperative
• Support internal initiatives of the Finance department
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, processing information, or Microsoft Applications such as Excel
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing, and resolving conflict and problems
• Skilled in time management and managing changing priorities
• Skilled in effective verbal and written communication
• Highly self-motivated and driven for results
• Great team player prepared to help and lead others to achieve department goals

Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Two years related work experience preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.