Accounts Payable Specialist

About MGE
MGE Underground is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients’ expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.
Our Core Values
Safety | Continuous Development | Respect | Integrity | Performance | Trust | Fun

How You Can Make an Impact
The Accounts Payable Specialist will perform a variety of clerical and technical accounting duties such as receiving, entering, verifying and reconciling invoices and/or credit card transactions. This position will be responsible for various tasks with the Accounting Department with a specific focus on the Accounts Payable (A/P) functions to increase the Company’s effectiveness and efficiency.

How You Will Contribute

• Assist in the management of the daily A/P functions
• Enter/import accurate accounting transactions
• Scan, sort, and match back up documents to corresponding A/P transactions
• Code, review, and assign A/P transactions
• Monitor correspondence to and from internal and external company contacts
• File and maintain records for the A/P Department
• Assist with the credit card process; issuing cards, cancelling cards, filing disputes, etc.
• Track weekly activity to ensure there is no misuse of the company credit card so any inappropriate charges are investigated promptly.
• Reconcile vendor statements and request any missing invoices from vendors

What You Bring to the Table

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to use computers and computer systems, set up functions, enter data, and process information
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and standards
• Strong mathematical skills – knowledge of mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem and ability to spot numerical errors
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Service orientation skills
• Critical thinking skills – using logic to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted

Your Prior Experience

• Required : High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of verifiable accounting experience
• Preferred: Experience with accounting software

Our Competitive Package
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Above and Beyond Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K 
• Vacation accrual for all non-exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.
• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Affirmative Action/EEO
MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.

Pre-Employment and Physical Requirements
Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment. This role may require sitting at a desk working on a computer for a prolonged period of time. You must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time. *
*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Other Duties
Your duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the company’s needs