SR Accounts Payable Specialist - 910 (Finance)

Overview

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

TITLE: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist 

Job Objective

Senior accounts payable specialist is responsible for paying vendor bills, maintaining vendor records, and maintaining processes and systems related to disbursements.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position.  Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

·        Process invoices and reconcile payments

·        Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies

·        Process expense reports for submission to payroll

·        Process credit card transactions and coding

·        Monitor POs and invoices in spend management software

·        Interface with procurement and operations teams regarding vendor questions

·        Maintain processes for disbursements

·        Assist in implementation and administration of disbursement softwares

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. 

Education:

·        High school diploma

·        Degree in finance or accounting preferred

Certifications:

·        N/A

Experience:  

·        4 years of Accounts Payable experience

·        Coupa software experience a plus

·        Travel and expense management software experience a plus

Skills:

·        Understanding of accounting software

·        Strong computational skills

·        Extreme attention to detail

·        Ability to be productive without oversight

·        Excellent interpersonal skills

·        Robust written and communication skill set

·        Ability to think strategically and identify business needs and offer solutions

Travel

·        N/A

Physical and Working Conditions

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Additional Information / Benefits

Optional daily pay 

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan, Special Incentive Plans