Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable

Cabarrus Health Alliance•Kannapolis, NC

10d•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.
Degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Accurately process, verify, and reconcile agency invoices on a weekly basis.
Ensure timely payments and compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal employees and external vendors.
Serve as a key point of contact for accounts payable inquiries.
Collaborate with members of the finance team to maintain accurate financial records.
Support operational efficiency.
Ensure adherence to organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
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