Accounts Payable Administrator

Premier Chemicals & Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Premier Chemicals & Services LLC in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator for an on-site, full-time role. You will manage day-to-day AP tasks, process invoices, and ensure timely payments to vendors while maintaining accurate financial records.

You will also assist with month-end close, prepare basic financial reports, and collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance and accurate accounting across the organization.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Strong ability to analyze data and resolve discrepancies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with account reconciliations and timely reporting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
• Ability to collaborate with teammates across departments.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage vendor payments.
• Maintain and update accounts payable records.
• Assist in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Work with other departments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve discrepancies and improve AP processes.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Discrepancy resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Premier Chemicals & Services LLC is a Baton Rouge-based chemical manufacturing and distribution company, proudly serving industries across the Gulf South and beyond since 2000. Servicing sectors like petrochemical, energy, water treatment, oil & gas, food processing, municipalities, and more, we offer both commodity and specialist chemicals to meet diverse industrial demands.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for an Accounts Payable Administrator located in Baton Rouge, LA. The Accounts Payable Administrator will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, including processing invoices, managing vendor payments, and ensuring accurate and timely payment processing. The role involves maintaining and updating financial records, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies. Additionally, the Accounts Payable Administrator will help in month-end close out processes, help prepare financial reports, and work closely with other departments to ensure overall financial accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Accounting and Finance principles
• Strong Analytical Skills and ability to resolve discrepancies
• Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in Account Reconciliation
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred but not required