Accounts Payable Technician

The Tatitlek Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 37,195,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation seeks an Accounts Payable Technician in Anchorage to manage invoicing for government and commercial contracts. You will process vendor invoices, code and post transactions, handle inquiries, and maintain filing and reports.

This role requires attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment. Experience with Deltek CostPoint and FAR knowledge is preferred; a high school diploma is required, with 1 year of AP experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year accounts payable experience.
• Experience with government contracting and FAR is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review submitted invoices for accuracy and code them in the accounting system.
• Obtain approvals, process vendor invoices, and respond to inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain filing and prepare correspondence as needed.
• Maintain various reports and communicate with vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Microsoft Office

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in business or accounting

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for processing accounts payable for many large governmental and commercial contracts. The position requires compiling and sorting documents, calculating and verifying amounts, posting transactions to accounts, handling information requests, processing vendor invoices, employee/expense forms and check requests and maintaining filing. Also performs clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, answering phones, monitoring email.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review submitted invoices for accuracy, route to appropriate approver, follow up, review for proper support, code and enter them into the accounting system.
• Review approval for compliance with authority matrix.
• Respond to customer/employee inquiries and reconcile vendor statements by accessing an automated system or hard copy files.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain an accurate filing system for electronic documents.
• Prepare and/or transmit correspondence by drafting letters and emails.
• Maintain various reports, contracts and correspondence files.
• Communicate with vendors regarding vendor accounts.
• Review employee company credit card statements for accuracy in coding, amounts and reasonableness and enter in the accounting system.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE:

Required:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year Accounts Payable experience.

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in business, accounting or related field.
• Two (2) or more years accounting related experience.
• Deltek/Cost Point experience preferred.
• Experience working with government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Position requires good interpersonal skills and a good telephone demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Position Requires the a in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse and multi-line telephone system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift moderately light items up to 35 pounds. Near visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone and keyboard; lift horizontally and vertically.

TRAVEL:

None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

Must have the ability to pass a satisfactory background screening and have positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran’s status or employment.

Salary

$27/hourly