ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR

Assist Accounts Payable Manager in overseeing the responsibilities of the Accounts Payable department.  Take the lead in going one step further to ensure that all duties are completed. Lead A/P Clerks by example by sharing knowledge and expertise.  This person will have six to eight direct reports.

DUTIES

• Accomplish accounts payable human resource objectives by orienting, training, and coaching team members.  Adhering to and ensuring team member adherence to policies and procedures.
• Meet accounts payable operational standards by contributing accounts payable information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements.
• Pay invoices by verifying invoice coding; verifying transactions; scheduling disbursements; obtaining authorization of payments according to the Delegation of Authority.
• Resolve account discrepancies by evaluating and approving investigations; resolving special cases; authorizing stop-payments.
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls.

• Assist in coordination of efforts to resolve issues accurately with staff or operations.
• Coordinate weekly check runs
• Provide Oversight for Sarbanes Oxley compliance
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and gaining efficiency to increase productivity of department and assist in their implementation.
• Review Invoice Registers and Check Registers
• Resolve more complicated invoice processing issues encountered by team members
• Adhere to Month End closing schedules
• Manage national supplier accounts and purchasing programs (P Cards, consolidated bills, etc.)  
• Oversee supplier maintenance / obtaining W-9’s

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma with 10 years of accounts payable experience (or) Associate’s Degree with 6 years of accounts payable experience (or) Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of accounts payable experience.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and its relation to payables.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Exceptional opportunity for an experienced, upbeat, high-energy Customer Service Representative. 

Our client is a leading electricity and natural gas retailer company in the Galleria area and is seeking Customer Service Representatives to join their energetic team.  In this role, representatives will provide to their new and existing customers, exceptional customer service as well as provide their customers with information on how they might further benefit from their products and services. 

A positive attitude, punctuality, and a strong commitment to meet deadlines in a dynamic team environment are required.

Successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience.
• Experience with handling customer service inquires within a call center, preferred.
• High School Diploma.
• Intermediated knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Ability to multi task and prioritize.
• Calmness in handling customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must be flexible to work different schedules, weekends and holidays based on business needs.
• Proven stability through work history and references.
• A positive attitude with the ability to work well with all types of personalities.

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, send resume in word format via e-mail to hr@careerlinkinc.com or fax to 713-227-5744.  Please include the position you are qualified for in the subject line and salary requirements in the body of your e-mail or fax. 

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT  

We are looking for a super star Executive Assistant to join our client’s talented and enthusiastic team!  The ideal individual will be responsible for meeting all executive administrative support needs of Vice President of Human Resources.  The ideal individual will take initiative to solve problems, gather information, produce reports and carry out requests to help make the team productive and effective.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• 10 years experience supporting executives.
• Proven stability through work history and references.
• Managing the day to day schedule and activities of each executive and proactively assure that their schedules reflect their priorities and their time is efficiently utilized.
• Must be proactive and detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience in planning all aspects of meetings.
• Coordinating all domestic and international travel related logistics (flights, cars, hotels, etc.) for the VP.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and superb attention to detail.
• Strong grammar, spelling and editing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities under pressure and work
• Independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to assist in producing financial reports and track expense reports.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Exchange Mail and Outlook.
• A positive attitude with the ability to work well with all types of personalities.
• Ability to demonstrate and understand the necessities of international travel.

OPTIONAL BUT DEFINITE PLUS 

• International experience
• Fluent in either of the following; Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
• Business Degree.
• IT background.

The company offers a stimulating work environment with a highly competitive compensation and benefit package.