Appalachian Electric Cooperative

Accounts Payable Clerk

New Market, TN

Full-time

About This Job

Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) provides electric service to 50,000 members in East Tennessee. We own and maintain an electric distribution system that covers 600 square miles in parts of Grainger, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson, and Sevier counties.

We currently have an opportunity for a Accounts Payable Clerk position in our New Market, Tennessee office. The Accounts Payable Clerk compiles and processes all Cooperative invoices in an accurate and timely manner for payment.

AEC offers a competitive salary and benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, short and long term disability, paid parental leave, 401k and a company funded pension plan. Benefits eligibility is first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Appalachian Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

AEC IS A TENNESSEE DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Review, verify, and process invoices for payment

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Prepare and execute payments, including checks, electronic transfers, and ACH payments

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Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies, inquiries, and ensure timely payments

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Analyzes and maintains all vendor accounts

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Maintain accurate and highly organized records of all transactions and within the AP office

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Assist in the preparation of expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies

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Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies

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Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations

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Reconcile credit card transactions to ensure accurate payment and resolve discrepancies

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Generate regular reports on accounts payable activities and status

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Enter financial data into accounting software accurately, efficiently, and timely

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Provide support and work together with all AEC teams

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Assist with audits from our professional auditing firm, as needed

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Maintains and provides accurate records for monthly closings

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Performs other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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High School diploma

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Associates degree or Technical certification desirable

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2 years relevant work experience in an accounting department desirable

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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Must be proficient at operating a 10-Key calculator, computer, printer, copier, fax, and phone systems.

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Must have a working knowledge in Microsoft office software, including Word, Outlook, and Excel

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Able to work effectively with all departments within Co-op and vendor and resource agencies which partner with AEC.

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Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks and assignments

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Function well independently and in a team environment

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Maintain high level of professionalism, transparency and accuracy at all times.

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May require occasional overtime as needed including assisting outside of normal work hours

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Performs all duties in accordance with established safety practices

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Regular on time attendance is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to inside office conditions, sitting at a desk or work center operating a computer, key board, and mouse

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While performing the duties of this job, they employee is regularly required to:

o Use hands to finger, handle or feel

o Sit, stand and walk

o Operate a desktop or tablet computer, keyboard and mouse

o Reach with hands and arms

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Occasionally lift, push/pull or move up to 25 pounds

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Specific vision abilities required b this job include close and distance vision and color vision

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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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401(k)

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Employee assistance program

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Flexible spending account

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Health insurance

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Life insurance

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Paid sick time

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Paid time off

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Parental leave

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Retirement plan

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Day shift

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Monday to Friday