Accounts Payable Specialist

WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO OF HOU•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist compiles and maintains accounts payable records. This full-time, non-exempt position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week, in a clerical office setting. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Office Manager.

Requirements

At least 2 years of accounts payable experience.
High school diploma.
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, and 10-key-by-touch skills.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
Financial management skills.
Collaboration skills.
Ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

College courses in accounting.

Responsibilities

Process expense invoices by assigning expenses to accounts and cost centers, analyzing invoices and expense reports, and submitting them for approval and payment.
Receive and verify employee expense reports and prepayment requests.
Prepare checks and execute check runs.
Reconcile vendor accounts with monthly statements and related transactions.
Scan processed invoices.
Calculate sales tax requirements on paid invoices and report sales taxes.
Keep confidential organizational information secure.
Create and set up bank wire templates and verify and release bank wires.
Perform vendor maintenance.
Issue and replenish petty cash.
Verify and reconcile counter sales drawers and ship tickets.
Print accounts payable checks, obtain signatures, and distribute the checks.
Serve as a liaison between accounts payable departments at corporate offices and external branches.
Respond to vendor inquiries.
Maintain accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate accounts payable files.
Assemble and process overnight shipments to branches.
Assist with monthly closings.
Perform additional assignments at the supervisor’s discretion.