Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Accounts Payable Clerk to join the team here at the LRI Landfill, in Puyallup, WA. Working out of the Hidden Valley Landfill office. Looking for an innovative, creative, and proactive individual who enjoys working in a team environment but also excels working at an individual level. This position is responsible for ensuring that all customer accounts reflect all charges and payments, accurately and timely.

The schedule will be Monday to Friday, 8-5pm. The pay will start at $25.50 per hour depending on experience.

Why you need to join us!

CULTURE: It’s a Great place to work! We work in an environment where empowered, self-directed all-stars know what they do is important.

INTEGRITY: Our definition is “saying what you will do and then doing it!” We keep our promises to our customers and our employees. Honoring our commitments provides our stakeholders peace of mind and establishes us as the premier waste services company in the markets we serve. This creates a safe and rewarding environment for our employees.

Responsibilities:

• Processes vendor invoices and check requests assigning appropriate GL account codes and ensuring discounts are taken whenever possible.
• Manage the Accounts Payable function within the organization's established policies.
• Review invoices to ensure sales taxes are charged or not charged where appropriate.
• Enter invoices into current ERP system.
• Generate weekly A/P Check Run support.
• Maintain filing system of processed AP invoices.
• Respond to questions and makes calls regarding billing problems; acts as a liaison between client and vendors; review of vendor statements.
• Collaborate with site leaders to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Submit requests for all Certificates of Insurance.
• Assist controller and site leaders with month end processes.
• Reconcile invoices, statements, and reports.
• Research questions regarding vendor payments.
• Perform other responsibilities as need by Corporate Accounts Payable team.

Experience:

• 2+ years prior accounting experience.
• Prior experience working with an A/P, G/L integrated software system experience is an advantage.
• Must possess a good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Willing to learn and help controllers when needed.
• Strong organization skills.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short-term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.