Accounts Payable Specialist

PowerGrid Services, LLC; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services, LLC is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage AP processes, review invoices, and ensure accurate data entry in the accounting system.

The role requires strong attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will communicate with vendors and support monthly closing in a busy office environment.

Based in Hartselle, Alabama, this role supports the finance team and helps maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial data.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Understanding of Basic Accounting Principles.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Decision Making Ability

Responsibilities

• Open and sort incoming mail for accounts payable.
• Review invoices for purchase order numbers and attach purchase orders to invoices if applicable.
• Follow up with vendors on statements and issues if applicable.
• Research accounts payable invoices received that do not have PO’s but are required to have one.
• Submit incoming accounts payable invoices to management for approval.
• Enter accounts payable invoices into the system.
• Communicate via email or verbally with the billing department regarding invoices that are billable back to customers.
• Distribute signed checks as required.
• Perform filing and copying tasks.
• Contact vendors to obtain open invoices.
• Assist in monthly closing.
• Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Basic accounting principles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Open and sort incoming mail for accounts payable

Review invoices for purchase order numbers and attach purchase orders to invoices if applicable

Follow up with vendors on statements and issues if applicable

Research accounts payable invoices received that do not have PO’s but are required to have one

S ubmits incoming accounts payable invoices to management for approval

Enters accounts payable invoices into the system

Communicate via email or verbally with the billing department regarding invoices that are billable back to customers.

Distribute signed checks as required

Performs filing and copying tasks

Contact vendors to obtain open invoices

Assist in monthly closing

Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials

Requirements

High School diploma is required

Understanding of Basic Accounting Principles

General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to analyze data and processes

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent organization and time management skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

High level of professionalism and integrity

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Decision Making Ability

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards .

Consists of sedentary work . Ability to lift up to 10 pounds .

Substantial movements of the hands, wrists, and/or fingers.

Required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures or viewing a computer screen.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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