Accounts Payable Specialist (Baton Rouge, LA)

Pelican State Credit Union • Baton Rouge, LA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Accounts Payable Specialist is to perform various accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Our ideal candidate is able to work within strict deadlines and is a self-starter who practices accountability and works efficiently. This role is responsible for reviewing and verifying invoices, entering invoices into our accounts payable software, processing and reconciling accounts payable transactions, monitoring all accounts to ensure payments are up to date, researching any discrepancies found, and other duties as required. Our Accounts Payable Specialist must also embody Pelican’s Core Values and provide excellent service in all that they do.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience to include prior experience in accounts payable and data entry.
• A high school education or GED.
• Strong computer skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and verifying invoices and check requests for accuracy prior to issuing payment.
• Entering invoices into the accounts payable system and preparing accounts payable checks after receiving proper authorization.
• Sorting, coding, and matching invoices to reoccurring expenses and/or verifying proper approval is received, if necessary, prior to issuing payment.
• Posting employee expense forms to the appropriate general ledger.
• Posting Corporate VISAs to the appropriate general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Monitoring all accounts to ensure payments are issued timely and are up to date.
• Researching and resolving invoices, discrepancies, and issues.
• Coordinating and integrating accounting functions to provide quality support for all other functional units within the credit union.
• Answering questions from employees regarding expense forms and invoices.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurances with generous employer premium contributions
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions for eligible employees
• Employer-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Dependent Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• 15 Paid Holidays, including a Cultural Floating Holiday
• 401K Plan with a 5% discretionary profit share contribution, plus a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 5%
• Paid Time Off to volunteer with approved non-profits and charities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees