Waste Connections is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk for our location in Fort Myers, FL . This position is very similar to a call center type position where you will handle inbound and outbound calls from our vendors.

The Accounts Payable Clerk fields calls from vendors and works to resolve problems they raise concerning payment. A successful Accounts Payable Clerk must understand the Waste Connections business so they can resolve various types of AP concerns; i.e. issuing PO’s, ordering supplies, resolving billing discrepancies. An Accounts Payable Clerk must show empathy or sensitivity to the vendors regarding the issue at hand.

A typical schedule is Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5pm & Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm, with the occasional Saturday. Average workweek is 45 Hours. Full benefits offered the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Work in conjunction with other departments, particularly the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Team, to resolve vendor disputes and payment issues

• Work in tandem with Sales and Collections to key contracts and process payments for Pulte Group and Mattamy Homes

• Work alongside the Management Team to issue purchase orders for parts as well as assisting in the installation, discontinuance, or change in service

• Maintain and run daily reports, such as the AP Management Report, PO Log, etc.

• Research and process payments for unidentified invoices

• Research open item corrections, such as PO’s without invoices

• Reconcile invoices, including assessing county tax rates and freight charges

• Contact vendors regarding any and all mischarges related to discrepancies in services rendered

• Interact with vendors and the Management Team to determine service requirements, resolve problems or complaints, and seek cost-effective, safe environmentally sound solutions to service issues

• Ad-hoc reports throughout the month

• Promote Waste Connections’ operating values and procedures, which assure efficient environmentally correct and safe workplace practices

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 1 to 2yrs in accounting experience/associate

• Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of Call Center Customer Service experience

• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Email preferred. Typing and 10-key skills are required

• Excellent organization and communication skills

• Experience in collections

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".

• Garbage is very stable and we work year round!

• VETERANS are encouraged to apply,

If you have questions or need help with your application feel free to call the Pete Carreon at 832-510-5681.

Apply today and 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.