Accounts Payable Clerk Job Cumming area,Georgia USA,Accounting

Sawnee EMC is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to process invoices, purchase orders, payments, reports, and vendor files while assisting with audits, closings, and customer inquiries.
Requires: high school diploma or equivalency, proficiency in mathematics, monetary, and general office skills. A minimum of two years of related work experience, as well as a degree in a related field preferred. Position is full‑time; must be flexible to work irregular hours, to include evenings and weekends.

These specifications are solely a guide to some of the attributes sought by Sawnee EMC (SEMC) for this position and are not intended and should not be viewed as a job description. They are not intended to cover each aspect of the position as the scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of SEMC.

PURPOSE

Performance of efficient and accurate record keeping services, processing of mail, reconciliation of consumer accounts, processing of members’ business transactions, and supplying information to customers and resolving customer issues through face‑to‑face communication.

Effective promotion of Cooperative services and programs, and effective marketing of premium services and products.

Demonstrates an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each SEMC member, and at every opportunity to achieve increased member and public understanding for support SEMC.

DEMANDS

High school diploma or equivalency.

Two (2) or more years of related accounting work experience as well as a degree in a related field preferred and/or training, demonstrating proficient mathematical, monetary and office skills; or equivalent experience as solely determined by the Corporation.

REQUIREMENTS

Prefer experience in Accounts Payable capacity, or equivalent accounting degree credits.

Working knowledge of the Cooperative’s computer systems, billing processes, customer rates, products, services, and programs.

Refined interpersonal skills to favorably interact with both internal and external customers.

Proficient verbal, listening and perceptual communications skills to enable successful understanding and communication of programs and procedures.

Duties require consistent accuracy of detail and the practical application of basic mathematical skills.

Requires the ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written or implied form.

High level of competency working within a Windows and MS Office environment, to include knowledge of Word, Excel, Internet, NISC Software platforms (e.g., CIS, ABS), and other software in use by the Corporation. Advanced working abilities developing spreadsheets and graphs, building and operating formulas, input into databases and constructing presentations.

Ability to communicate well with all departments of the Corporation, as well as members of the Corporation.

No specific certifications necessitated by job.

Valid Georgia driver’s license.

Regular and reliable attendance record.

Flexible work hours as necessitated by circumstances, on‑call functions, and irregular work shifts.

Flexibility for irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends as necessitated by circumstances.

Position requires that this individual report in time of natural disaster and weather‑related emergency and recognizing that the Corporation (SEMC) is an electric utility.

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner is an essential job function.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as professional, amiable representative of SEMC by successfully communicating with external and internal customers by telephone, in written form and face‑to‑face:
Assures satisfactory resolution of issues, and proper handling of data and funds. Responds to inquiries in a prompt and competent manner; resolves conflicts of programs, billings, policies, rules, or regulations, returned checks, products, or services, and provides pertinent information; arranges for the payment of accounts.

Processes Policy 411 orders; vendor and Policy 411 invoices.

Verifies and matches invoices to purchase orders and/receivers. Codes invoices with proper general ledger distribution account numbers and budget item…