Accounts Payable Specialist III (Hybrid Position)
Southern Company
Description
Summary
To support the operation of the business by managing invoices and maintaining important financial documentation.
Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications• High School Diploma• 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable• Related technical degree or accounting certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities• Thorough knowledge and understanding of AP principles• Must have general knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and proficient with Outlook software programs• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required• Excellent attention to detail, time management and organizational skills required• Effectively work independently and in a team environment• Excellent customer service skills both with suppliers and employees
Essential Functions• Data entry of invoices/credits including 3-way match to Purchase Order in PowerSecure ERP System• Evaluate purchases for PO validation, following up with appropriate Purchasing employees or budget owners to fix any issues with pricing or received quantity to process invoices against PO’s, including requesting POD from suppliers when necessary• Evaluate invoices for discounts, highlighting for other team members for input or payment• Assist team members in reviewing and following up on RNI reports• Participate in training new and less experienced AP Specialists in efficient invoice and PO processing• Assist Accounts Payable Supervisor in updating processes, creating process documentation and instructions• Support PowerSecure budget owners with GL coding of invoices• Process employee expense reports for reimbursement, preparing reports for follow up with PCard holders and submittal to Payroll• Troubleshoot invoice issues and interact with suppliers by phone and email for payment status, missing invoices, statement questions, reconciling account, credits, refund requests, etc.• PowerSecure GL account reconciliation as assigned• Ownership of PCard and ability to manage personal expense reports effectively• Process incoming mail and monitor AP mailbox for distribution of tasks• Prepare and mail checks• Ensure supplier Certificate of Insurance (COI) compliance and work with COI administration software• Credit Application completion• Monitor Positive Pay exceptions• Assist with special projects, yearly audits or other duties as assigned
Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work EnvironmentFor the most part, the work environment includes ambient room temperatures, well-lit work areas and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Office space may be shared
About Us:
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.
Join Our Power Team! (https://powersecure.com/)
We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
+ Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
+ Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
+ Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
+ Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
+ Wellness Incentive Programs
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Tuition Reimbursement
PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Operating Company: PowerSecure
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