Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable

Cabarrus Health Alliance•Kannapolis, NC

11d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Technician is responsible for accurately processing, verifying, and reconciling agency invoices on a weekly basis, ensuring timely payments and compliance with established financial policies and procedures. This role delivers exceptional customer service to both internal employees and external vendors, serving as a key point of contact for accounts payable inquiries. The Accounts Payable Specialist works collaboratively with members of the finance team to maintain accurate financial records, support operational efficiency, and ensure adherence to organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
An equivalent combination of education and experience, including coursework in accounting or bookkeeping and at least one year of accounting or bookkeeping experience
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Possess ability to document and follow detailed work procedures
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
Knowledge in posting accounts and performing mathematical equations
General knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment
Knowledge of accounting principles and related data processing equipment
Knowledge of standard office procedures and practices
Skill in use of a variety of office machines and typing

Nice To Haves

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university preferred

Responsibilities

Reconcile, prepare and input payments for all goods and services
Compile, export, and organize invoicing documents for departmental expense tracking
Assist in year-end accounts payable closing procedures
Perform weekly updates to annual Purchase Order list concurrently with scheduled check runs
Track and document staff non-compliance with internal finance policies to generate data-driven performance metrics and process improvement strategies
Assist in annual audits, compiling and delivering requested financial records, transaction histories, and invoice backups to submit to auditors

Benefits

excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost
retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System)
401(k) with match
dental
vision
life
disability
paid vacation
paid sick
13 paid holidays
floating holiday
new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately
paid parental leave
paid volunteer hours
employee assistance program
tuition reimbursement
longevity pay
wellness allowance
Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!