Accounts Payable Manager

Are you self-motivated with strong time management skills? Are you organized with a high attention to detail? Do you have the ability to multitask with a high sense of urgency?

Dickerson Petroleum, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager who can perform the accounts payable function from start to finish, including organizing, accurately coding, reviewing and entering invoices for multiple companies within our organization.  This position is also responsible for setting up electronic payments,  preparing and mailing paper checks, and filing and organizing the supporting documentation for all expenditures.  This positionworks directly with accounting and other departments within the Company to process and pay invoices and employee expenses, and manage vendor relationships. 

The Dickerson Petroleum, Inc. and its related companies are privately-owned, operating in Mississippi and surrounding states. We are committed to providing our customers with quality and timely delivery of goods and services within the petroleum wholesale and retail C-Store industry. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and an opportunity to grow with the Company.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

Codes and enters invoices into the accounting system in accordance with standard procedures

• Handles vendor correspondence via phone or email
• Investigates and resolves problems associated with the processing of invoices
• Tracks unentered invoices (not received, not approved, etc.)
• Prepares payments via check, ACH, and wire, including mailing payments to vendors.
• Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning invoice status and responds appropriately.
• Reviews employee expenses for correct coding
• Reviews corporate credit card coding and verify card expenses match monthly statement
• Processes payments within the accounting system.
• Researches and vets new vendors
• Reconciles vendor statements
• Prepares reports for 1099s
• Performs other duties as required to support the Accounting Department

Core Competencies:

• Detail oriented. 
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in spreadsheet software (Excel) and Word.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize, troubleshoot, and coordinate multiple tasks with a high sense of urgency and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Dependable and well organized.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education & Experience:

• 4 or more years of accounts payable experience in a high transaction environment. 
• Must be computer literate with billing or accounting systems and Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and usage of computer and standard office equipment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling may be occasionally required.
• Some overtime is required during exceptionally busy times.
• Constant state of alertness and ability to perform in a safe manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.