Accounts Payable Representative I

Sonepar•Irving, TX

About The Position

There’s a Place for You at Summit Electric Supply. A career at Summit Electric Supply is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Summit Electric Supply offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory, or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Summit Electric Supply we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. Role Summary: Primarily responsible for entering information and maintaining the integrity of the Accounting System. Support other Summit Team members by ensuring all invoices are coded and approved correctly in the system. Exceptional service to external and internal customers is critical to the success of an Accounting Clerk. Additionally, Accounting Clerk’s must effectively partner with other A/P and A/R clerks, CSR’s, Buyers, FSR’s, Service Center Managers and Branch level Accounts Payable Associates to maintain levels of excellence throughout Summit. Exceptional service to external and internal Customers is critical to the success of a Summit Accounting Clerk.

Requirements

Strong Customer service orientation – both external and internal.
Keen eye for details, excellent hand-eye coordination capabilities.
Must have excellent number perception skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.
Unwavering commitment to Summit values and mission.
Time Management – strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Flexibility – ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, hectic work environment.
Proven do “whatever it takes” attitude and approach to life and work.
Must thrive in a fast-paced, hectic environment.
Must be willing to learn most other accounting roles on an as-needed basis.

Nice To Haves

Accounting (A/P, A/R. G/L) experience in similar industry.
Previous successful experience in the Summit Warehouse is preferred.
Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
H.S. education or GED equivalent is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Enters and maintains coded invoices and payments in the accounting system.
Enters and maintains accurate codes in system.
Assists A/P, A/R or G/L clerks at corporate or other branches as necessary at times when additional assistance is needed to meet customer demand.
Understands information that is entered into the system to ensure its accuracy.
Reviews income statements on regular basis.
Prepares for annual and other audits as necessary.
Communicates with vendors and Associates to resolve accounting issues as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned and as necessary depending on the location.