Accounts Payable Associate

Great Plains Communications is growing!  We are looking for an experienced and detail oriented person to fill the position of Accounts Payable Associate.

This position will prepare timely and accurate entries of vendor invoices into NISC system and subsequent payment to vendors.  Will review General Ledger (GL) codes or assigns GL codes to invoices according to general ledger account matrix and definitions, including departments and activity codes.  Will monitor Accounts Payable payments according to Reimbursable Expense Policy.  Will prepare sales and use tax returns for companies.

Duties include:

¨     Understands how to apply companies, departments, general ledger accounts and activity codes to accounts payable expenses.

¨     Applies general ledger account codes per account definition and works with manager to keep definitions updated.

¨     Understands the sales/use tax rules for Nebraska.

¨     Consistently checks invoices for additional taxes and applies the proper general ledger coding to record the liability.

¨     Consistently applies company accounts payable policy.

¨     Processes Accounts Payable payment requests accurately and according to invoice payment terms.

¨     Maintains and files weekly paid invoice files.

¨     Monitors Accounts Payable and sales/use tax knowledge sources to become aware of rule changes or processing enhancements.

¨     Sends requests for information to new vendors prior to payment.

¨     Monitors information requests to ensure compliance or begins backup withholding.

¨     Monitors contractor database of the State of Nebraska for vendor compliance.

¨     Interacts and participates effectively with managers, co-workers, and others; affects positively the performance of other employees, including assisting co-workers and working to accomplish job and company objectives.

¨     Interacts with Accounting Department personnel and participates in group discussions, planning and projects.

¨     Maintains the confidentiality and integrity of customer information.

¨     Answers the telephone before 3 rings.

¨     Displays professionalism and enthusiasm on the telephone.

¨     Returns phone calls immediately.

¨     Checks voice mail daily and Email at least three times daily; morning, noon and evening.

¨     Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience desired along with 2-3 years Accounts Payable experience.

To apply, visit www.gpcom.com/careers.

Great Plains Communications is one of the largest privately-owned telecommunications providers in the Midwest, serving communities throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado and Southeastern Indiana. Business and enterprise services range from traditional and cloud-based voice and data products to installation and support of strategic networks with fully scalable, managed Ethernet solutions. The company also takes pride in its progressive approach to accommodating the unique needs of wholesale customers, including regional and national telecommunications carriers, LECs, ISPs, wireless and other providers utilizing superior custom engineering and custom-build strategies. In addition, the company serves residential customers with an impressive suite of services including high speed Internet, cable and streaming video, and local and long-distance telephone services. At the core of its service offering is an extensive 13,500+- mile, MEF certified regional fiber network reaching 13 states that is fully supported by a 24x7x365, Network Operations Center.

Founded in 1910 by E.C. Hunt as a Nebraska phone company, Great Plains Communications has evolved over the past century, keeping pace with technology and increasing bandwidth demands to become a leading regional network and fiber services provider.

The company is headquartered in Blair, Nebraska and is owned by Grain Management, LLC: a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the Communications sector.