PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Accounts Payable Specialist performs all accounting and data entry tasks related to the processing of accounts payable transactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the complete accounts payable process, including, but not limited to: verifying accuracy of invoices, assuring proper authorization, data entry of invoices, creation of checks/ach files, mailing of checks, scanning check, invoice, and backup documentation copies, reconciling credit card statements and employee expenses.
2. Enter invoices to be paid into the computer with correctness and accuracy.
3. Update subsidiary systems such as transportation, work order and depreciation with invoice information; and scanning/filing all associated documents.
4. On a monthly basis review all invoices for proper sales tax and prepare the state sales tax form for payment.
5. Assist with the monthly reconciliation of various cash accounts.
6. Responsible for balancing several prepayment accounts.
7. Calculate all municipal and franchise taxes and prepare them for payment.
8. Responsible for verifying daily posting of the cash register and bill payment systems.
9. Balance monthly transportation system; add/remove vehicles from fleet records.
10. Secure necessary title, plates, registration and file vehicle tax for all fleet.
11. Provide data and documentation for Finance Committee review on a monthly basis.
12. Prepare and process expense and per diem checks.
13. Maintain vendor files and W-9 forms. Annually will prepare 1099 forms and report unclaimed property.
14. Interact with billing department to verify daily recaps and other billing postings to the general ledger system including uncollectible account payments, returned checks and member deposits.
15. Assist billing department with payment processing.
16. Assist in updating the account receivable system by entering invoices, processing payments and balancing to the general ledger.
17. Provide assistance to Accounting team during audits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Associates degree in Accounting preferred.
3. 1-3 years AP experience preferred.
4. Excellent problem solving and prioritization skills.
5. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and accurately across all departments.
6. Excellent computer skills and data processing skills.
7. Valid driver’s license.

About Corn Belt Energy Corporation

Founded in 1938 as a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Corn Belt Energy now powers the lives of over 35,000 homes and businesses throughout 18 counties in Central Illinois. We employ 85 people and maintain over 5,000 miles of line throughout our vast territory. Our electricity is supplied by Wabash Valley Power Association, a generation and transmission cooperative based in Indianapolis. The largest electric cooperative in Illinois, Corn Belt Energy is owned by the electric members it serves and is committed to providing reliable, affordable power. The cooperative is governed by 13 directors who are residential members and who represent specific districts within our service territory. Educating members on energy efficiency and safety are top priorities and we are committed to supporting our communities in a variety of ways, including our Education Grants Program and our participation in the national Youth to Washington Tour. In the past 80 years, our membership base has changed dramatically from primarily farmers to an ever-increasing number of urban, suburban and commercial accounts. Embracing our rural farm heritage, we now serve many of the new residential subdivisions ...and commercial areas in Bloomington-Normal and other communities. While we've accomplished our original goal of bringing electricity to rural areas, we're now faced with a new challenge: helping cooperative members use energy wisely in a world increasingly reliant on electricity. Corn Belt Energy is a member of the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Corn Belt Energy has been a member of the Touchstone Energy network of electric co-ops since its inception in 1998.

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