Accounts Payable Clerk

Locke Supply Co. is a growing, employee-owned distributor for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC parts and equipment based in Oklahoma City. The history of the company dates to 1955, when Don and Wanda Locke opened a wholesale plumbing supply outlet in Bartlesville, OK. Locke Supply had a marketing vision of taking the merchandise to the customers' territory with exceptional customer service. It didn't take long for customers to develop a strong liking for the way Locke Supply did business, which led to the opening of a second branch in 1958. This concept has allowed Locke Supply to grow in areas never considered. Today, there are over 190 store locations in a 6- state area and a 100-acre distribution center to supply them all.

The Cornerstones of Our Team:

• Character: You are honest, dependable, and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Service: You have a "customer-first" heart, helping our communities and customers with the products they need.
• Ownership: You think long-term, knowing your hard work builds equity in a company where you are a beneficial shareholder.

What are the responsibilities?

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for managing a group of accounts payable vendors, ensuring that payments are processed timely and accurately, and ensuring adherence to Company policies and procedures.

• to process the daily accounts payable transactions of the Company. Updating them constantly to ensure that they are effectively maintained. This means that the accounts payable clerk should be able to perform such supporting duties such as preparing invoice batches for data entry and enter payment invoices into the data bank. In addition, he or she also needs to verify if office transactions comply with its financial procedures and policies, process back-up reports, oversee and record the check run weekly, prepare for mailing the suppliers checks and make sure that they are properly recorded after mailing.
• Update supplier files and their corresponding number in the system.
• Reviewing the invoices and check requests related with payment of payable accounts.
• Sorting and matching the check requests with the prepared records, and processing only legitimate requests.
• Setting up invoices for payment of due accounts and maintaining records of payments processed and pending.
• Keeping track of due date schedule for payments and making payments through the appropriate payment method.
• Following up with vendors on issues related with accounts payable and maintaining good relations with them.
• Additional responsibilities as applicable

What are the requirements?

• Three plus years of accounts payable experience in a computerized, high volume accounts payable environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability, and willingness to interact professionally.
• Ability to think analytically and apply critical thinking skills to issues.
• Must be detail oriented with well-developed organizational skills and ability to utilize time efficiently.
• Ability to respond with flexibility to changing needs.
• Must work well with others in a team environment.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Suite
• Microsoft Excel, LEVEL II experience (VLOOKUP and Pivot table experience) required

Exceptional & Affordable Benefits:

We believe our associates should be well-cared for. We offer a comprehensive, high-value benefits package designed to be accessible for every full-time associate:

• True Ownership: Participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is at no cost to you. This is a powerful wealth-building tool for your retirement that grows as the company succeeds together.
• Affordable Healthcare: We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low monthly premiums, ensuring you and your family have top-tier coverage without the heavy financial burden.
• Wellness & Security: Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match in addition to your ownership stake.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer competitive paid time off, consistent daytime hours, and are closed on Sundays, so you can enjoy life outside of work.

Why Join Us?

As an employee-owned company, we offer a total rewards package that standard employers can't match. As a beneficial shareholder in our ESOP, you will build significant retirement wealth over time as our business grows. We offer a stable work environment, a voice in our success, and a clear path for career advancement.