Accounts Payable Assistant

Summary

Ferrellgas is a propane supplier seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to support its Accounting team. The role processes and verifies invoices, resolves discrepancies, assists employees and vendors with accounts payable questions, prepares reports, and supports audits and other accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Process payable invoices following standard procedures so they're entered correctly into our financial systems
• Enter or upload invoice data manually, with a high level of accuracy and timeliness
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Handle vendor questions and correspondence by phone and email
• Help employees understand AP policies for invoices, expense reports, petty cash, customer refunds and P-card charges
• Compile reports using Excel and Smartsheet
• Capture and index bills of lading (BOLs) electronically
• Scan and route incoming department mail to the right team members
• File batches and prepare documents for retention
• Help gather information and prepare responses for annual internal and external audits
• Meet team and department goals and deadlines
• Support the Accounts Payable Manager and Accounting Department with other duties as needed

Skills

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Finance experience, including invoice processing
• Intermediate or higher Excel skills
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Customer service experience
• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-first attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa
• Associate's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Cognos, PeopleSoft or Smartsheet experience is a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable or Finance experience, including invoice processing
• Intermediate or higher Excel skills
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Customer service experience
• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-first attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

Nice to Haves

• Associate's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Cognos, PeopleSoft or Smartsheet experience is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medicare support
• Referral program
• Employee discount programs
• Propane savings
• Remote work