Accounts Payable Specialist

Set Free Alaska; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

401K match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Stipend

Job summary

Set Free Alaska is seeking an Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist to manage all AP and AR duties, including grant monitoring. You will verify, classify, post, and record receivables data, prepare bills and invoices, and handle bank deposits.

You will support travel arrangements, vendor records, and monthly A/P aging, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality across financial functions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years’ experience in general accounting.
• Knowledge and experience in QuickBooks accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and general accounting software.
• Ability to pass a drug screening and Alaska background check.

Responsibilities

• Process A/P: vendor invoices, utility bills, reimbursements.
• Input and distribute accounts payable checks and direct pay transactions.
• Reconcile vendor statements and facilitate vendor inquiries.
• Maintain vendor records including insurance certificates and W9s.
• Prepare monthly aged A/P Summary and review for accuracy.

Skills

Accounts payable transactions

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Spreadsheets

Customer service

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Team player

Proficient in electronic communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Voted Best Workplaces in Alaska for 5 Years Running

Job summary:

The Accounts Payable / Receivable (AP/AR) Specialist is responsible for all aspects of accounts payable. This position is responsible for all accounts receivable functions and reports including grant monitoring. The accounting specialist will also perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data, preparing bills, invoices and bank deposits.

Benefits:

• Insurance
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short Term Disability
• 401K with 3% match
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Stipend
  

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years’ experience in general accounting
• Knowledge and experience in QuickBooks accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and general accounting software
• Ability to pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check

Skills required:

• Proven working experience with accounts payable transactions
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Punctuality and consistency in reporting to work
• The ability to:
  • Maintain confidentiality and treat everyone with dignity and respect
  • Be a team player, demonstrate motivation and exercise discretion and dependability
• Proficient computer skills and fluid use of electronic communication tools

Job responsibilities:

• Process A/P: Including vendor invoices, utility bills, reimbursements
• Input and distribute accounts payable checks and direct pay transactions
• Facilitate vendor inquires and reconcile vendor statements
• Maintain vendor records including insurance certificates and W9’s
• Prepare monthly aged A/P Summary and review for accuracy and relevance
• Perform day to day mail distribution, document filing including electronic data storage
• Prepare petty cash transactions
• Support with SFA related travel arrangements
• Support in AR Processes as a secondary agent as needed