Accounts Payable Clerk I, II or Sr.

Company Summary Statement

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

Overview

This position provides basic processing of supplier and employee payment requests in a timely manner according to corporate policies and procedures, and purchasing agreements. The position is considered an entry-level or developmental position to offer upward mobility for administrative personnel.

The incumbent will develop through accomplishment of assigned duties by working with the other procurement professionals to gain an increased knowledge of the Company and accounts payable responsibilities. Acquired expertise and skills should provide incumbent advancement.

This position will be in person five days a week.

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Responsibilities

Processes invoices including receipt, coding, system entry, and payment in a timely manner.

Manage the integrity of the Oracle vendor master to include ensuring that only legitimate, approved vendors are added.

Change supplier information

Manage and perform all duties associated with supplier certification

Provide back up to the departmental administrative assistant and other sourcing leaders

Assist sourcing leaders in procurement activities,

Maintain the department contract and supplier files

Assist in the scanning of contract and related document. Perform quality check on the document submitted to scanning. Manage the Oracle's buyer's pool, to include processing approved requisitions in a timely manner, create purchase orders and certify suppliers

Respond to inquiries from vendors, internal customers and support groups

Process invoices for payment, with assistance from others, within department guidelines while maximizing cash flow. (Power Generation and Project Engineering and Storm Restoration efforts only)

Works closely with procurement professionals, suppliers, and internal customers to resolve situations and provide needed information on a timely basis.

Research inquiries regarding invoices and payment status.

Performs routine typing, document handling, filing, and copying in support of plant procurement professionals and other internal customers.

All other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Requires proficiency in grammar and spelling, perform arithmetic calculations, ability to type and operate general office equipment. Requires good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Should possess organizational skills and attention to detail.

Licensure / Other Qualifications

Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office suite of software products preferred (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Knowledge of Oracle preferred, but not required.

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Occasional exposure to noise, elements, etc. associated with electric generating facility.

Physical Effort

Primarily sitting with some standing and walking.

Typical work hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Required Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience

Requires proficiency in grammar and spelling, perform arithmetic calculations, ability to type and operate general office equipment. Requires good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Should possess organizational skills and attention to detail.

Licensure / Other Qualifications

Valid Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office suite of software products preferred (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Knowledge of Oracle preferred, but not required.

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Occasional exposure to noise, elements, etc. associated with electric generating facility.

Physical Effort

Primarily sitting with some standing and walking.

Typical work hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Processes invoices including receipt, coding, system entry, and payment in a timely manner.

Manage the integrity of the Oracle vendor master to include ensuring that only legitimate, approved vendors are added.

Change supplier information

Manage and perform all duties associated with supplier certification

Provide back up to the departmental administrative assistant and other sourcing leaders

Assist sourcing leaders in procurement activities,

Maintain the department contract and supplier files

Assist in the scanning of contract and related document. Perform quality check on the document submitted to scanning. Manage the Oracle's buyer's pool, to include processing approved requisitions in a timely manner, create purchase orders and certify suppliers

Respond to inquiries from vendors, internal customers and support groups

Process invoices for payment, with assistance from others, within department guidelines while maximizing cash flow. (Power Generation and Project Engineering and Storm Restoration efforts only)

Works closely with procurement professionals, suppliers, and internal customers to resolve situations and provide needed information on a timely basis.

Research inquiries regarding invoices and payment status.

Performs routine typing, document handling, filing, and copying in support of plant procurement professionals and other internal customers.

All other duties and projects as assigned.

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.