Accounts Payable Technician

Calista Corporation•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for the accounts payable payment process including processing invoices, vendor statements, purchase orders, and payments.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounts payable and invoicing processes and terminology and 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.
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with employees, business partners, and clients via written and verbal communication methods.
Understanding of computerized accounting systems.
Proficiency in standard computer software, application programs and e-mail.
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to use good judgment and discretion.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.
High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Associate’s degree in accounting or related field from a two-year college or technical school; or, Minimum of two-year accounts payable experience or Equivalent combination of education and accounting/accounts payable experience.
Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit check.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive invoices, sort, and prepare them for payment.
Review and understand invoice terms and audit for correctness.
Direct invoices for approval and collect approved invoices.
Ensure payments are sent out on time to avoid late penalties.
Code invoices, complete data entry, and pay the vendor.
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.
Review vendor statements and research and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare outstanding warehouse receipt reconciliation.
Track pending invoices with open POs.
Process weekly check run and apply ACH payments.
Prepare monthly A/P aging reports.
Create and maintain vendor files.
Responsible for W-9 collection and maintenance.
Prepare 1099 reporting
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.