Accounts Payable Specialist (Lafayette, LA)

ROLE
WHC LLC (A Surerus Murphy Company) (WHC), is seeking to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist works under the supervision of the Accounting Payable Manager and is responsible for performing a range of accounting and clerical tasks related to the accounts payable function. This generally includes receiving, processing, verifying invoices, tracking, recording purchase orders, and processing payments.  The Accounts Payable Specialist demonstrates effective and professional communication skills, strong time management skills, attention to detail, and analytic abilities with a focus on accounts payable functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices. 
• Perform monthly reconciliations. 
• Maintain vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures. 
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable. 
• Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies. 
• Audit and process credit card bills. 
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries. 
• Process check requests and expense reports on a regular basis.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• 1 – 3 years of accounts payable experience or general accounting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

• Proficient Microsoft Office applications. 
• Must be able to manage high-volume invoice processing.  
• Strong time management and organizational skills. 
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles. 
• High degree of attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks. 

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is based at our Lafayette, LA office.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Accounts Payable Manager.


EEO Statement 
 
WHC Energy Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

Department: Business Operations
This is a non-management position
This is a permanent position