Accounts Payable Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

EnergyUnited is seeking an organized, service-focused Accounts Payable Coordinator to support the accurate and timely processing of our outgoing financial transactions. In this role, you’ll work closely with vendors, employees, and departments throughout the cooperative to process invoices, maintain accurate records, resolve payment questions, and support daily accounts payable operations.

What You’ll Do

• Process vendor invoices by scanning, entering, coding, and routing them through the accounts payable system.
• Review invoices, check requisitions, and travel documents to confirm proper amounts, accurate account coding, and prevent duplicate payments.
• Build positive, service-oriented relationships with employees, vendors, and internal departments.
• Investigate payment questions or disputes and respond promptly to concerns.
• Maintain electronic invoice records and accurate vendor information.
• Monitor vendor information needed for IRS Form 1099 reporting.
• Assist with vendor payments, including printing and mailing checks, preparing ACH payment batches, and uploading positive pay files to the bank.
• Help maintain vendor records, including contact information, tax identification numbers, ACH details, and 1099 classifications.
• Assist with periodic reports, special projects, and other assigned accounts payable activities.
• Provide backup support to the Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Cost Accounting Specialists as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal accounting training equivalent to approximately one year of college-level coursework.
• At least one year of related accounts payable experience.
• Familiarity with computerized accounts payable systems, data entry, financial reports, and internal controls.
• Understanding of federal and state regulations related to accounts payable, including 1099 reporting.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A service-focused approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license with a good driving record.

What to Know

• Some irregular hours may be required when processing deadlines are inflexible.
• Availability may be needed during adverse weather conditions, major storms, or outages.
• This hybrid role includes work at an EnergyUnited office and from home. Periodic in-office attendance is required for meetings, training, performance reviews, and other business needs.
• Employees in non-direct operational positions must establish their domicile within one of the 19 counties served by EnergyUnited or within a 40-road-mile radius of an EnergyUnited office.

Ready to Make an Impact at EnergyUnited?

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy helping others while keeping financial information accurate and organized, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your career with EnergyUnited!

As a federal contractor subject to the nondiscrimination and affirmative action obligations of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and its implementing regulations, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR § 60-741, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR § 60-300, EnergyUnited EMC (hereinafter referred to as "the Cooperative"), with the full support of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reaffirms that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, or status as a protected veteran.