The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for entering invoices and data into the PeopleSoft and Maximo systems, as well as assisting the Accounts Payable Manager as needed.
Essential Duties
- 25% Vouching invoices into PeopleSoft and Maximo.
- 25% End-to-end processing of all inbound rail invoices.
- 15% Scanning and uploading documents into Filebridge.
- 10% Assisting upper management with tax and legal audits by providing requested documentation.
- 10% Handling vendor and departmental inquiries via phone and email communication.
- 5% Filing.
- 5% Reviewing and researching vendor statements for open credits.
- 5% Distributing incoming mail and performing other duties as assigned.
- 5% Retrieving documents from the DataView imaging system.
- 5% Supporting special projects as assigned.
Level-Based Competencies
- Adaptability
- Building Strategic Working Relationships
- Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
- Stress Tolerance
- Communication
Technical Knowledge/Skills (Entry, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Intermediate Excel skills.
- Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft and Maximo.
General Knowledge/Skills (Entry, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work as a team player.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable experience.
Additional Job Description
Summary
This role requires an individual with high levels of accuracy and efficiency, strong organizational skills, and a sense of ownership and initiative. The ideal candidate can multitask in a high-volume environment while meeting deadlines. They must be an excellent communicator with strong analytical abilities.
Additional Essential Duties
- 55% Process and enter a large number of priority invoices weekly for Asphalt and Raw Materials.
- 20% Research and follow up on inquiries related to invoice payments for plant, corporate personnel, and vendors.
- 20% Work the unassigned queue in CartaAP to ensure timely invoice processing.
- 5% Supporting special projects as assigned.
Additional Competencies
- Adaptability
- Building Strategic Working Relationships
- Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
- Communication
Technical Knowledge/Skills (Entry, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft and Maximo.
- Proficiency in Google Suite.
General Knowledge/Skills (Entry, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Excellent data entry skills.
- Strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Solid understanding of accounts payable principles.
- Ability to multitask.
- Team-oriented mindset.
Education and Experience
- 2–3 years of accounts payable experience.