Accounts Payable Clerk

Lonestar Electric Supply•Metairie, LA

About The Position

Lonestar Electric Supply and its subsidiaries are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to help manage the processes that oversee the outflow of capital for the company. Reporting directly to the Controller, they will also provide administrative support to ensure those processes run smoothly.

Requirements

Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs.
Must be able to learn other accounting software systems.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least two years of related experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Eclipse ERP or the electrical distribution industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Receives and verifies expense reports; reconciles expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records.
Research and resolve any discrepancies that are uncovered when reviewing Accounts Payable deductions and chargebacks.
Comparing and verifying vendor statements match what we have entered into our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Manage the communication for all Accounts Payable related inboxes, to include email, telephone, and traditional mail.
Facilitates payment of vendors, which may include verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and resolving inconsistencies.
Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed.
Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.
Records entry of, verifies documentation for, and distributes petty cash.
Other related duties as assigned.