Accounts Payable & Purchasing Lead

RurAL CAP; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 66,726 - 82,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life & Supplemental Insurance

401K/Pension Plan

Flexible Spending Account/Health & Dep

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

RurAL CAP in Anchorage seeks an Accounts Payable & Purchasing Supervisor to oversee AP, purchasing, travel and card administration, and asset management, ensuring timely processing and strong internal controls.

The role leads a small team, partners with departments to support procurement while maintaining financial controls and funding compliance. This is a full-time exempt position with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, purchasing, or financial operations
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and internal controls
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Must pass state and federal background checks including fingerprints
• Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounts payable cycle: invoices and payments
• Review and approve disbursements with proper documentation
• Monitor aging reports and vendor payment terms
• Resolve vendor issues and discrepancies
• Oversee purchasing processes with internal policy compliance
• Maintain procurement procedures and documentation standards
• Collaborate with departments to support purchasing needs
• Manage corporate travel and purchase card administration
• Ensure asset tracking and lifecycle management
• Maintain GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
• Support audits with required documentation
• Lead and develop AP, purchasing, and card staff
• Identify process improvements and implement new systems

Skills

Accounts payable

Purchasing

Financial operations

Team leadership

Internal controls

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Outlook

ERP/financial systems

Job description

RurAL CAP in Anchorage seeks an Accounts Payable & Purchasing Supervisor to oversee AP, purchasing, travel and card administration, and asset management, ensuring timely processing and strong internal controls.

The role leads a small team, partners with departments to support procurement while maintaining financial controls and funding compliance. This is a full-time exempt position with standard hours.