Accounts Payable Specialist (Baton Rouge, LA)

Accounts Payable Specialist

The role of the Accounts Payable Specialist is to perform various accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Our ideal candidate is able to work within strict deadlines and is a self-starter who practices accountability and works efficiently. This role is responsible for reviewing and verifying invoices, entering invoices into our accounts payable software, processing and reconciling accounts payable transactions, monitoring all accounts to ensure payments are up to date, researching any discrepancies found, and other duties as required. Our Accounts Payable Specialist must also embody Pelican's Core Values and provide excellent service in all that they do.

A Day in the Life of The Accounts Payable Specialist INCLUDES:

• Reviewing and verifying invoices and check requests for accuracy prior to issuing payment.
• Entering invoices into the accounts payable system and preparing accounts payable checks after receiving proper authorization.
• Sorting, coding, and matching invoices to reoccurring expenses and/or verifying proper approval is received, if necessary, prior to issuing payment.
• Posting employee expense forms to the appropriate general ledger.
• Posting Corporate VISAs to the appropriate general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Monitoring all accounts to ensure payments are issued timely and are up to date.
• Researching and resolving invoices, discrepancies, and issues.
• Coordinating and integrating accounting functions to provide quality support for all other functional units within the credit union.
• Answering questions from employees regarding expense forms and invoices.

Accounts Payable Specialist Skills and qualifications include:

• 1 year of experience to include prior experience in accounts payable and data entry.
• A high school education or GED.
• Strong computer skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills.

Other things you may want to know about this position:

• Work Schedule
  • Monday Friday 7:00 am 3:30 pm OR 7:30 am 4 pm.
• Travel
  • Travel is rarely necessary for this position.
• Work Site Location
  • All work will be performed at our beautiful Corporate Campus located at 2675 O'Neal Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70816.

Why should you join the pelican team?

Since 1956, Pelican Credit Union has been providing financial services to individuals and their families throughout the state of Louisiana. We've since grown into the largest state-chartered credit union in Louisiana now serving over 78,000 members nationwide. Because of our continued growth, Pelican Credit Union is searching for new team members that embrace our Core Values and have a desire to positively contribute to our culture.

Our culture is grounded in faith, and we strive to live the golden rule of 'love thy neighbor'. We are dedicated to creating, promoting, and nurturing a safe and inclusive work environment, and we expect the same from each of our employees. We value diverse talents and welcome individuals with unique backgrounds, working styles, and skill sets. We believe our differences make us a better team by allowing us to make better decisions, be more innovative, and better serve our members and communities.

Our full-time employees enjoy amazing benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with generous employer premium contributions
• Health Savings Account contributions for eligible employees
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• 15 Paid Holidays each year, which includes a Cultural Floating Holiday
• 401K Plan with a 5% discretionary profit share contribution, plus a dollar-for-dollar match of up to 5% after 1 year of employment

Pelican Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Credit Union campuses are tobacco and vape-free.