Accounting Technician-Accounts Payable

STARC of Louisiana; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus available

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

STARC of Louisiana in Slidell, LA seeks an Accounts Payable Technician to manage vendor setup, invoice processing, and reporting. This full-time role involves maintaining AP records, ensuring policy compliance, and supporting month-end activities.

The candidate should have an associate degree in accounting (or 3+ years experience) and proficiency with Excel and accounting software. Excellent organization, communication, and confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting preferred or a high school diploma with 3+ years of AP/ accounting experience
• High level proficiency with desktop computers, MS Office, and accounting software including Excel and Word
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience with nonprofit or governmental accounting is desirable
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Self-starter with minimal supervision and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendors in the AP system and gather information for payments and reporting
• Review and edit AP invoices and receipts for accuracy and compliance with policy
• Determine correct account coding based on vendor history and reporting requirements
• Enter invoices into AP system for payment and process weekly payables
• Handle monthly credit card billings and recurring payments
• Prepare and submit 1099 and 1098 forms; mail 1099 forms to vendors
• Maintain vendor files and respond to inquiries about invoices or payments
• Maintain electronic records of AP documents and archiving

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Location: Slidell, LA

Job Id:188

# of Openings:1

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN

HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE

FULL TIME POSITION - MONDAY-FRIDAY 40 HOURS PER WEEK

JOB DUTIES:

• Sets up new vendors in the Accounts Payable system, including securing all information necessary to meet all payment & reporting needs.
• Receives, reviews and edits accounts payable invoices and receipts for:
• Accuracy
  • Approval, including purchase orders as required
  • Compliance with STARC policy
• Determines appropriate account coding for expenditures based on vendor history, STARC policy, cost reporting requirements, and established accounting system parameters.
• Enters invoices into Accounts Payable (A/P) system for payment.
• Processes accounts payable weekly for routine payables, employee and petty cash reimbursements; monthly credit card billings, and monthly recurring payments.
• Processes special or emergency requests for checks as needed.
• Submits check authorizations for approval to designated approving authority.
• Designs, maintains, and updates Excel worksheets for routine A/P uses, including special purpose reports as requested by Senior Staff Accountant and Executive staff.
• Maintains good relations with program staff while ensuring compliance with STARC policies related to expense/purchase documentation and approvals and timelines of submission of same.
• Obtains and maintains documentation as needed for 1099 vendors.
• Prepares and electronically submits annual Forms 1099 and the Form 1098; mails Forms 1099 to vendors.
• Maintains individual vendor files of payments, contracts, leases, etc.
• Handles routine contacts with vendors on invoices/payments/balances.
• Handles inquiries involving research of vendor invoices or payments.
• Manages electronic records of accounts payables’ documents, including scanning and archiving documents.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Associates degree or some college courses in accounting preferred…or high school degree and minimum of three (3) years of work experience in accounts payable and/or other general accounting functions
• High level of proficiency using desktop computers and computer networking, modern office equipment, and specialized computer software, including accounting/accounts payable, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience with non-profit or governmental accounting is desirable
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Self-starter, able to make decisions and perform responsibilities and duties with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff at all levels
• Ability to attend to detail
• Ability to work with accuracy, precision, and speed

Benefits for Full Time staff Include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life
401(k) Plan
Voluntary Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO

An Equal Employment Opportunity employer, STARC of Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.