Accounts Payable Specialist

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Job summary:

The Accounts Payable / Receivable (AP/AR) Specialist is responsible for all aspects of accounts payable. This position is responsible for all accounts receivable functions and reports including grant monitoring. The accounting specialist will also perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data, preparing bills, invoices and bank deposits.

Benefits:

• Insurance
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short Term Disability
• 401K with 3% match
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Stipend
  

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years’ experience in general accounting
• Knowledge and experience in QuickBooks accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and general accounting software
• Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check

Skills required:

• Proven working experience with accounts payable transactions
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Punctuality and consistency in reporting to work
• The ability to:
  • Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect
  • Be a team player, demonstrate motivation and exercise discretion and dependability
    
• Proficient computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools

Job responsibilities:

• Process A/P: Including vendor invoices, utility bills, reimbursements
• Input and distribute accounts payable checks and direct pay transactions
• Facilitate vendor inquires and reconcile vendor statements
• Maintain vendor records including insurance certificates and W9’s
• Prepare monthly aged A/P Summary and review for accuracy and relevance
• Perform day to day mail distribution, document filing including electronic data storage
• Prepare petty cash transactions
• Support with SFA related travel arrangements
• Support in AR Processes as a secondary agent as needed