Accounts Payable Technician I

Calista Corporation • Anchorage, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Technician, under direct supervision, prepares and pays vendor invoices for Calista Corporation and its subsidiaries. The Accounting Department is a fast-paced multi-tasking environment requiring regular attendance. Work may require occasional overtime.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associates degree in Accounting or related field from a two-year college or technical school; and, Minimum of one year accounts payable experience and/or training; or Equivalent combination of education and accounting/accounts payable experience.
• Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit check.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and invoicing processes and terminology; ability to perform related tasks.
• Ability to process a high volume of data with accuracy and meet various deadlines.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with employees, business partners, and clients via written and verbal communication methods.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in computerized accounting systems and knowledge of company-specific software.
• Proficiency in standard computer software, application programs and e-mail.
• Typing 45 wpm and 10-key by touch.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions based on available information.
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to government contracts preferred.
• Deltek Costpoint or other integrated software experience preferred.
• Ability to speak Yup’ik preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive invoices, sort by company, and prepare them for payment.
• Review invoices for terms, ensure they are correct, and direct to applicable manager for approval.
• Collect approved invoices, ensure payments are sent out on time to avoid late penalties.
• Code invoices to proper company, prepare for data entry, and pay the vendor.
• Run an edit report from Deltek; review all information for accuracy and route for supervisor to post.
• Run a pre-payment report to indicate how checks will be made and copies of checks made.
• Prepare tax deposits, book transfers, and ACH vouchers.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree