Accounts Payable Clerk

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Accounts Payable Clerk. This position is full-time and is located in the Memorial City area of Houston, TX. The Accounts Payable Clerk reports directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and will be responsible for all Vendor Master activities to include new vendor review, set up and approval as well as validation of vendor change requests. The Accounts Payable Clerk will also be responsible for working assigned AP invoice queues, learning other queues and serve as back up for other AP Team Members. The Accounts Payable Clerk will work with the AP Supervisor to ensure all customer queries received through the AP email inbox are responded to in a timely manner.

About The Company

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the full cycle AP Vendor Master Process.
• Take ownership of assigned AP queue(s) to complete all invoice processing timely.
• Scan and index invoices received from vendors.
• Resolve issues and handle non-routine transactions.
• Correspond with customers (vendors and GLDD employees) and respond to inquiries to reach successful resolution.
• Research vendor statements including outstanding credit memos and invoices.
• Create and maintain a positive customer service environment.
• Participate in month-end AP close.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience leading vendors through onboarding and change activities within the vendor master process is required.
• Experience performing a variety of AP processes, to include invoice indexing, coding and processing.
• Must highly value accuracy and maintain a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet established time frames in an environment with firm deadlines.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is expected, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

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