Accounting Coordinator I at Veolia Environnement SA — Port Arthur, TX

Position Purpose:

Responsible for performing two or more accounting/HR support functions including: Accounts Payable, Billing,

Accounts Receivable, and Payroll. Provides support for special projects, audits and annual activities including

budget preparation. The Accounting Coordinator I receive training, guidance, and problem solving support from

their supervisor on a regular basis. The position is expected to continually work on accounting skill development

and enhancing their knowledge of the accounting processes and procedures.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Compile and review payroll information, including checking timesheets for accuracy and completeness, prior to routing data to ADP for processing.
• Assist new and existing employees with benefit changes, payroll questions, etc.
• Enter purchase order information into the purchasing system including proper account coding.
• Assist with purchasing card transactions including obtaining and uploading proper supporting documentation, communicating with vendors on payment and updating transactions with proper account coding.
• Route vendor invoices through the electronic approval process.
• Match purchase orders with vendor invoices and assign appropriate accounting general ledger codes on invoice and enter into the accounts payable system.
• Submit and process non-purchase order purchases including proper account coding.
• Handle vendor inquiries with reference to past due invoices and determine status of invoice.
• Prepare customer invoices and reports.
• Enter customer cash receipts or assist the Shared Services Center with cash receipt application.
• Understand and apply sales and use tax rules that apply to vendor purchases and customer invoicing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Background:

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
• Associates Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline preferred
• Prior related work experience of 1 year required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong team player
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong customer orientation
• Computer proficient
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and technical requirements