Clerk II-VCM (Contractor)

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for compiling and maintaining accounts payable records by performing a variety of responsibilities as listed below.

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive, Review and process all vendor maintenance related add/change requests
• Respond and process all inquiries and requests within established average time requirements
• Run and obtain approval for regularly scheduled reports including but not limited to semi annual blocked report and quarterly IRS tax reporting review
• Coordinate ACH setup and penny testing process
• Responsible for 1042 and 1099 process
• Assist field locations with any vendor related questions, training issues and problem resolution.
•  Assist with any SOX or internal/external audit inquiries related to the vendor maintenance processes and procedures.
•  Responsible for any other duties or projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with AP policies and procedures and adhering to company DOA (delegation of authority).
• Execute basic research functions within SAP software.
• Execute intermediate functions within electronic Accounts Payable workflow software (VIM).
• Create/update Microsoft Excel files.
• Assist in monthly closings as needed.
• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description, and any other job responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all Westlake Company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, preferred; or three + years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  SAP and AP workflow experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced Accounts Payable environments in which daily performance expectations are assigned and measured. 
• A strong concentration on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with teammates, vendors, and internal customers.
• The ability to effectively prioritize workloads and maintain an organized workspace.
• The ability to reliably commit to consistent attendance during specified work hours.
• Overtime may be required in accordance with standard accounting cycle deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.  Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.  Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.