Accounts Payable Specialist

Whc-Energy-Services-; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WHC Energy Services, Lafayette, LA, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. The role focuses on processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring timely payments.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage high-volume processing with accuracy. This is a permanent position based in Broussard, LA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years accounts payable experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage high-volume invoice processing and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices.
• Perform monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor accounts and ensure policy compliance.
• Enter data for accounts payable.
• Address vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Process check requests and expense reports.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist (Lafayette, LA)

ROLE

WHC LLC (A Surerus Murphy Company) (WHC), is seeking to recruit an Accounts Payable Clerk. The Accounts Payable Clerk works under the supervision of the Accounting Payable Manager and is responsible for performing a range of accounting and clerical tasks related to the accounts payable function. This generally includes receiving, processing, verifying invoices, tracking, recording purchase orders, and processing payments. The Accounts Payable Clerk demonstrates effective and professional communication skills, strong time management skills, attention to detail, and analytic abilities with a focus on accounts payable functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices.
• Perform monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable.
• Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Audit and process credit card bills.
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Process check requests and expense reports on a regular basis.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience

• 1-3 years of accounts payable experience or general accounting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to manage high-volume invoice processing.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is based at our Broussard, LA office.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Accounts Payable Clerk reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.

EEO Statement

WHC Energy Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Department: Business Operations
This is a non-management position
This is a permanent position