Accounts Payable Clerk - Baton Rouge, LA

DSLD•Baton Rouge, LA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

DSLD Homes is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to handle invoices and payments related to construction of houses and general overhead. Under the direction of the Controller, the Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for analyzing and processing payments in a timely manner, ensuring proper approval authority, handling job cost and general ledger coding, handling vendor calls regarding inquiries and/or discrepancies and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma required
HIGH level of attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of standard accounting procedures
Strong work ethic and reliable
Strong time management and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with internal/external customers via telephone, email and in person

Nice To Haves

College degree in accounting related field or accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Understand and apply job cost and general ledger coding processes and procedures
Review invoices for appropriate coding, documentation and approval prior to payment
Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
Enter invoices for daily disbursement runs (ACH, Checks, etc) into the accounting system
Enter invoices for multiple companies and business lines
Review and process employee reimbursements
Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies
Address and respond to vendor inquiries
Maintain files and documentation accurately
Review vendor statements ensuring that all payments and open payables are entered/completed in a timely manner