Accounts Payable Coordinator

EnergyUnited; Statesville (NC); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergyUnited is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team in a hybrid work environment in North Carolina. You will process vendor invoices, ensure accurate coding, and maintain vendor information to support timely payments.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, about one year of accounting coursework, and at least one year of AP experience. Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Accounting coursework equivalent to about one year of college.
• At least one year of accounts payable experience.
• Familiarity with computerized AP systems and data entry.
• Understanding of 1099 reporting.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; service-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices by scanning, entering, coding, and routing them through the AP system.
• Review invoices and verify requisitions, travel documents, and account coding to prevent duplicates.
• Maintain vendor records and 1099-related information.
• Assist with vendor payments, including checks and ACH batches.
• Provide backup support to AP, Purchasing, and Cost Accounting teams.
• Support periodic reports and special projects as needed.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Strong communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Accounting coursework

Tools

Accounts payable software

Microsoft Office

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Process vendor invoices by scanning, entering, coding, and routing them through the accounts payable system.
• Review invoices, check requisitions, and travel documents to confirm proper amounts, accurate account coding, and prevent duplicate payments.
• Build positive, service-oriented relationships with employees, vendors, and internal departments.
• Investigate payment questions or disputes and respond promptly to concerns.
• Maintain electronic invoice records and accurate vendor information.
• Monitor vendor information needed for IRS Form 1099 reporting.
• Assist with vendor payments, including printing and mailing checks, preparing ACH payment batches, and uploading positive pay files to the bank.
• Help maintain vendor records, including contact information, tax identification numbers, ACH details, and 1099 classifications.
• Assist with periodic reports, special projects, and other assigned accounts payable activities.
• Provide backup support to the Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Cost Accounting Specialists as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal accounting training equivalent to approximately one year of college-level coursework.
• At least one year of related accounts payable experience.
• Familiarity with computerized accounts payable systems, data entry, financial reports, and internal controls.
• Understanding of federal and state regulations related to accounts payable, including 1099 reporting.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A service-focused approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license with a good driving record.

What To Know

• Some irregular hours may be required when processing deadlines are inflexible.
• Availability may be needed during adverse weather conditions, major storms, or outages.
• This hybrid role includes work at an EnergyUnited office and from home. Periodic in-office attendance is required for meetings, training, performance reviews, and other business needs.
• Employees in non-direct operational positions must establish their domicile within one of the 19 counties served by EnergyUnited or within a 40-road-mile radius of an EnergyUnited office.

As a federal contractor subject to the nondiscrimination and affirmative action obligations of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and its implementing regulations, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR

• 60-741, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR
• 60-300, EnergyUnited EMC (hereinafter referred to as "the Cooperative"), with the full support of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reaffirms that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, or status as a protected veteran.