Accounts Payable Technician

Chugach Government Solutions•Huntsville, AL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist processes vendor invoices and payments in accordance with FAR guidelines, maintains accurate financial records, and ensures timely payment processing. The role communicates with vendors and site personnel to resolve discrepancies, manages weekly check runs, monitors invoice correspondence, and supports month-end closing deadlines while following established policies and procedures. This position is onsite in Anchorage, Alaska. It is primarily performed in an office setting using standard office equipment. Work may occasionally require weekends, evenings, overtime, and travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of accounts payable or related experience; additional education may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Beginner-level proficiency in Excel.
Flexibility to work overtime.
Extensive knowledge of administrative procedures, policies, and practices.
Skill in using common office machinery, including copiers, postage machines, and computers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting.
One year of experience in a Chugach accounting department.
Lawson and Oracle experience.
Knowledge and experience with government contracts.
Experience using word processing software, preferably Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

Process and enter payables in compliance with FAR guidelines.
Communicate daily with site personnel by phone or email to identify and resolve outstanding issues.
Run weekly check runs for the assigned subsidiary.
Mail checks to vendors.
Research and resolve outstanding checks and credits.
Respond to inquiries from vendors and personnel.
Meet data-entry deadlines for specific closings.
Review accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies.
Use computers for data entry, word processing, and Excel spreadsheets.
Monitor the vendor invoice email box, save invoices and statements to appropriate SharePoint folders, and forward inquiry emails to the responsible Technician and/or Lead.
Communicate with tact and diplomacy.
Perform other related work as assigned.