Accounts Payable Associate

MRC Global serves the oil and gas industry across the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors as well as the chemical and gas distribution market sectors worldwide.

Job Purpose :

Under immediate supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for reviewing vendor statements for past due invoices, answering questions, problem resolution, or projects received from vendors or Invoice Audit Associates in a timely manner that will ensure timely and accurate payment of checks to vendors.

Responsibilities :

Individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Review vendor statements to ensure past due invoices are researched and resolved in a timely manner; must meet minimal requirements (as to speed and accuracy parameters) set by the Accounts Payable Manager;

Handle discrepancies that are involved with past due vendor invoices by conducting extensive research into discrepancy;

Take phone calls, e-mail, and faxes and answer questions from vendors and co-workers, inside and outside of the department, regarding invoice payments;

Make decisions related to the adjustment of invoices; an example would be the handling of freight;

Follow-up with branches to resolve specific discrepancies;

Handle confidential information related to the cost from vendor and subsequent resale to the customer;

Carry out other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job;

Take reasonable care for the safety and health of yourself and others; report workplace hazards, injuries, or illness immediately.

Qualifications :

Any combination of requirements, which provide knowledge and abilities necessary to perform essential duties and responsibilities, will be considered.

High school diploma or GED (general education degree)

Minimum of 6 months of accounts payable or comparable accounting experience and / or training, and one year of keyboard training and / or experience.

Strong PC skills with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access, and familiarity with Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Demonstrate ability to multitask job duties to achieve on-time requirements; strong reasoning and reading skills to interpret vendor invoices and to recognize and correct discrepancies;

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, and the MRC specific software system; excellent 10-key (accurate & efficient) and telephone skills;

Self-motivated, strong organizational and time management skills; attention to detail and good decision-making skills necessary; establish working rapport with vendors, customers, branch employees, and other corporate employees.

Additional Qualifications :

Must have the ability to provide documentation verifying legal work status;

Ability to read, speak, and write in English proficiently to communicate with others, understand and interpret safety instructions, and to respond to inquiries;

Ability to understand and comply with MRC Global guidelines and expectations, to include Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest guidelines.

Working Conditions :

For position-specific details regarding the physical and mental demands and working conditions, contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.