******JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE**

Delta Utilities is seeking a professional Accounts Payable Clerk. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all invoices are processed accurately and timely. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills to maintain strong vendor relationships, resolve discrepancies promptly, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. They will play a direct role as an integral part of the AP team and serve as a key contributor in a high-growth, challenging environment. This is a full-time position based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process employee expense reports, non-po invoices, PO invoices using an automated three-match process, ensuring proper GL coding and approval.

• Accurately enter financial transactions into accounting software (i.e. Sage, Oracle, etc.) including invoices, payments, and other financial documents.

• Identify, analyze, and communicate discrepancies with vendor invoice variances and resolve.

• Reconcile vendor statements promptly.

• Manage vendor database and respond to vendor inquiries.

• Maintain accurate vendor records.

• Prepare and schedule payments to vendors ensuring accurate disbursements.

• Participate in UATs (User Acceptance Testing) for new system and system enhancements.

• Collaborate with AP leadership to resolve transactions, monitor aged invoices, and support day-to-day activities.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist with drafting procedures.

• Assist with maintenance of general ledger.

• Prepare and record journal entries as directed.

• Maintain accurate and organized financial records, including filing and retrieving documents as needed.

• Assist with accounting tasks as needed, such as preparing reports, assisting with audit requests, and providing support to other departments.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

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Minimum experience required of the position

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience, with experience in a large company a plus.

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Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Hands on experience with ERP system, preferably SAP and Oracle.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Strong analytic abilities, detailed-oriented, and a strong communicator.

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** Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position**

• None

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Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.

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About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly

600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.

In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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