Accounts Payable Specialist

As the Accounts Payable Specialist at Crescent Electric, you will review all Stock invoices from suppliers and following proper methods and procedures to ensure they are paid in a timely manner. In this role, you will use your effective communication skills to partner with external suppliers and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process.

Primary Duties:

• Receives and reviews payables invoices after ascertaining their accuracy.

• Works with other departments to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Assists Accounts Payable Supervisor in monitoring queues and establishing a workflow for the AP team to ensure invoices are paid on time, discounts are taken timely, and statements are reconciled.

• Ensure all payables are entered following company policies and procedures. Serve as the point of contact for payable questions.

• Audits incomplete purchase orders and follows up with appropriate departments to ensure the product is received timely.

• Performs data entry of payables information and work queues to complete payment of invoices.

• Build strong professional relationships with internal customers and suppliers to provide superior customer service.

• Contacts suppliers and branches to resolve billing discrepancies and other problems related to the delivery of goods.

• Understands payables calendar and assists in coordinating the timing of payables distributions.

• Assists in training new employees for Accounts Payable.

• Communicate with branches, suppliers, and other departments on discrepancies with payables via phone, Zoom, FreshService, email, and trackers.

• Reconcile supplier statements.

• Update vendor maintenance records and communicate updates needed for vendor maintenance records.

• Assist with answering telephone inquiries; taking messages; filing; photocopying and typing correspondence as needed.

Skills

• Ten (10) key experience is required.

• Outstanding customer service skills

• Computer Skills: Proficient computer skills such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Working knowledge of Eclipse is preferred.

• Computer literacy, ability to work as part of a team, accuracy, and organizational skills are essential in this position.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide mathematical figures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, use of hands/fingers, reaching with hands/arms, talking and hearing.

• Occasional lifting requirements up to 5 lbs.

• Use of technology (phone, computer, printer, keyboard, 10-key calculator)

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less). Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more). Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point). Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships). Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

• Attend branch/company meetings and events as required. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including: 

• Eligibility for health,  and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance.

Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.

Crescent Electric Supply Company is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Crescent Electric does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, national origin, gender, religion, marital status, disability, veteran, military status, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.

Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen. Crescent Electric is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Crescent Electric will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact jobs@cesco.com