Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team!

The Accounts Payable Specialist efficiently and accurately executes all aspects of the accounts payables system including invoice processing, check processing and research resolution.  The successful candidate proactively identifies and addresses transactional issues and communicates with business partners and external suppliers.  

This position also acts as a resource for Account Payable Department and completes work with a limited degree of supervision. Furthermore, the position also takes a broad perspective to problems and spots new, less obvious solutions. 

Citizens Energy Group offers competitive salary and benefits including:
• Health, Dental & Vision
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Short Term Incentive Pay (STIP) Plan 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
• Wellness Program
• Adoption and tuition assistance
• Employee Credit Union
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

If you are looking for a new opportunity, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of starting a rewarding new chapter of your career!
Minimum Salary: $43,600 (Grade 4)

Responsibilities

Invoice Entry

• Receive invoices and scan into Image Now software system.
• Review and enter invoices into Oracle EBS to be routed to the business partners for approval and payment.

Invoice Analysis

• During the invoice entry process, the Accounts Payable Senior Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the correct information is presented.  Due to the volume of invoices received, research is often needed to facilitate payment.  More complex supplier issues are escalated to Accounts Payable Lead position. 

Weekly Check Run

• The weekly check run is executed using Oracle EBS to run a check register report, NACHA and SUA file that contain supplier information, account coding, and payment information.  
• The Accounts Payable Specialist reviews entries for accuracy and reasonability.  Once the register is verified, the checks are printed, organized and prepared for review and signature and the NACHA files are transmitted to the bank.

Accounts Payable Customer Support as well as Departmental Support

• Due to the complex nature of the businesses, often there are questions about invoice processing and payments.  The Accounts Payable Senior Specialist is responsible for responding to customer inquiries about payment schedule, verification of payments, and proper use of the Oracle EBS processes and notifications.  This position also acts as a point of escalation for the Accounts Payable Specialist. 

Month End Process 

• Ensures timely and accurate month end close by balancing the wires with the AP Specialist.  
• Works with purchasing to clear up any issues that would prevent system from closing.  

Other Duties as Assigned

• Special projects or research occasionally needs to be conducted.  The Accounts Payable Specialist may need to assist in performing these tasks.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or comparable work experience relative to accounting or accounts payable systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks that involve a level of complexity and financial/operational risk.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy and ability to detect inconsistencies in data.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders at operational levels.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications                               

• Accounts Payable Specialist Certification.

Job Posting Deadline: Open until filled
Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.