Accounts Payable Clerk

United Infrastructure; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction industry leader in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to manage payroll and support general administrative activities. Responsibilities include processing expense reports, maintaining accounting ledgers, and assisting in onboarding new hires. The ideal candidate has 3 years of Accounts Payable experience and extensive knowledge of contract principles, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. A valid driver's license and legal eligibility to work in the US are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Accounts Payable experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of contract principles and procedures.
• Legally able to work in the US and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Completes payments and controls expenses by processing invoices.
• Assists with onboarding new hires and applications.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Accounts Payable experience

Self-starter

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

BirdDog

COINS Systems

Job description

United Infrastructure Groupcontinues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 90+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

We are looking for a responsibleAccounts Payable Clerkto support to our Payroll Department, assisting in daily office needs and managing company’s general administrative activities.

• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification.
• Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement.
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence.
• Treat your co-workers and clients with respect.
• Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency.
• Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable.
• Complete other duties as required/assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Pays employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and requests for advances; preparing checks.
• Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Maintains historical records by microfilming and filing documents.
• Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
• Manage/coordinate resources for office supplies and maintenance of office and grounds.
• Assist with onboarding new hires and applications for walk-ins with recruiting assistance.
• Serve as Emergency Project Admin for Emergency Projects supporting Emergency Crews with purchasing and functional organization needs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of contract principles and procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• 3 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft (BirdDog and COINS Systems).

Additional Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-starter and ability to work unsupervised.
• Team player and self-motivated to be successful.
• Periodic travel required.
• Legally able to work in the US.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and meet company requirements to drive a company vehicle.

Please contact us at https://uig.net/contact-us/ or call 704-642-9689.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.