Clerk- Accts Payable I-Sr

• Facilitates the accounts payable process including maintaining records of amounts owed verifying invoices computing discounts coding expenses and issuing checks for payment.
• Loads all invoices expense reports and other documents that support all cash disbursements into CCMS repository. This assists in AECIs record retention policy along with providing all departments with a means to easily locate and retrieve these documents.
• Oversees the data entry and verifies cash requirements and check registers for proper amounts.
• Aids in implementing computer applications involving general ledger and other accounts payable systems.
• Assists all departments in determining the proper accounting treatment for certain situations. In addition assists these departments in compiling their annual budget.
• Assists with activities associated with the independent audit of the cooperatives financial records which includes the preparation of schedules and other documents requested by the audit firm.
• Upon receipt of invoices submitted for payment reviews and determines if vendor has properly charged for sales tax if not imposes and computes use tax dependent upon county and remits to the State of Arkansas.
• Maintains vendor masterfile and ensures required supporting documentation is on file.
• Performs billing and order entry for various departments.
• Performs various journal entries.
• Cross train with others in department to be available when needed.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Creates positive collaborative relationships.
• The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Accounts Payable Clerk I: No Experience

Accounts Payable Clerk II: At least 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Accounts Payable Clerk Sr.: At least 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

AP Invoice Processing

Process Improvement

Process Documentation

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities 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 and expectations.

Semirepetitive low physical. Semirepetitive type work which requires periods of concentration for varied time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.

While performing the functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; occasionally required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits

• 100% Company Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 401(k) with 3% Dollarfor Dollar Company Match
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 Paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off accrual
• Shortterm disability
• Longterm disability
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program

EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/DISABLED

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation and Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Inc. are Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other protected category.