Accounts Payable Associate

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio, Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for high volume invoice processing, reconciling statements, and resolving vendor payment and invoice issues. This role requires strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

• Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices and supporting documentation
• Efficiently process a high volume of invoices daily into accounting system and route to appropriate personnel for approval
• Mail and distribution of checks
• Address and resolve payment discrepancies and invoice issues with vendors
• Reconcile vendor statements to ensure accounts are accurate and up to date
• Assist processing monthly sales and use tax filing
• Assist with audit preparation by providing required documentation and explanations
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Experience:
  
  1 - 2 years of related or progressive experience in accounting/finance preferred
• Education:
  
  Two-year accounting or business-related associates degree or equivalent
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word, and data entry
• Behavioral
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong attention to detail, accuracy, organizational skills, meeting deadlines, problem solving, communication, and team oriented

• Primarily office-based, working from a seated position, repetitive typing and computer use is common.
• May require lifting of supply boxes or materials up to 30 lbs.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.