Accounts Payable

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative•Anchorage, AK

15h•$23

About The Position

At Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC), we are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to help us light up the Last Frontier. Are you ready to be a vital part of electrifying Alaska? Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) is a unique electric generation and distribution cooperative, serving 59 communities across Alaska. Our operation spans 46 small, isolated grids relying on a mix of diesel, wind, and solar generation to power 11,513 meters and maintain 515 miles of distribution line. As an Accounts Payable Clerk at AVEC each day is a dynamic journey filled with tasks that keep the financial heart of our cooperative beating strong. A typical day for the AP Clerk might include: Retrieve invoices from various sources, convert to electronic format, and upload them into the accounting software system. Enter and route invoices to appropriate departments for timely authorization and approval. Process a high volume of invoices with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring all details are correct and in line with company policies. Reconcile vendor statements with financial data in the accounting system, identifying and resolving any discrepancies. Maintain and cultivate positive relationships with vendors, promptly addressing inquiries, discrepancies, and payment issues. Ensure strict adherence to payment terms, internal controls, and company procedures to avoid errors and delays. Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments, collaborating with relevant parties to reach resolutions. Assist colleagues across the organization with the proper coding of transactions to ensure accurate accounting and reporting. Coordinate with internal departments (such as purchasing, operations, warehouse, and management) to ensure smooth processing and communication regarding accounts payable matters.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision
Exceptional organization and time management abilities
A solid understanding of utility accounting principles, complex GL strings, and cost center allocation.
Effective communication skills
Problem-solving abilities
A strong commitment to ethical conduct, privacy, and maintaining the confidentiality of financial information.
Strong adaptability

Responsibilities

Retrieve invoices from various sources, convert to electronic format, and upload them into the accounting software system.
Enter and route invoices to appropriate departments for timely authorization and approval.
Process a high volume of invoices with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring all details are correct and in line with company policies.
Reconcile vendor statements with financial data in the accounting system, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
Maintain and cultivate positive relationships with vendors, promptly addressing inquiries, discrepancies, and payment issues.
Ensure strict adherence to payment terms, internal controls, and company procedures to avoid errors and delays.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments, collaborating with relevant parties to reach resolutions.
Assist colleagues across the organization with the proper coding of transactions to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
Coordinate with internal departments (such as purchasing, operations, warehouse, and management) to ensure smooth processing and communication regarding accounts payable matters.