Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Summary:

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist coordinates the timely and accurate payment of the Company’s authorized obligations to vendors.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Receive and file all vendor invoices and related documentation.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies
• Confirm vendor purchases are properly authorized through the purchase order system or approval of authorized Company manager and work with company purchasing personnel to resolve discrepancies.
• Batch and input authorized invoices to accounts payable system, including coding vendor invoices with correct accounting codes.
• Process weekly check runs to pay invoices when due, match checks to supporting documentation, distribute checks to vendors when signed.
• Maintain vendor master file and assist with the month-end closing of accounts payable.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy, and accepted accounting practices
• Understand sales/use laws as they relate to purchases from vendors, and ensure the correct tax is paid on Company purchases.
• Identify accounts payable charges for job costing and assist management in analyzing financial statement charges from accounts payable.
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  
  

Min

USD $25.00/Hr.

Max

USD $30.00/Hr.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, reliable, and positive in approach and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must have strong work ethics
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures
• Must have strong work ethics
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must possess the physical ability to operate office equipment.
• Regular attendance is mandatory Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
• Must possess at least a High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must have a minimum of two 2 years of recent experience in accounts payable.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and general accounting software and have strong typing/data entry skills.
• Must be proficient in ten-key by touch.
  
  
  

Minimum Years Of Experience

2-4

License Required

No

Minimum Education

High School

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

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The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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