Accounts Payable Technician II — Public Finance

Fairbanks North Star Borough; Juanita (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough seeks an Accounting Technician II to manage accounts payable activities and related GAAP compliance. The role focuses on accurate data entry, processing of invoices, and preparing year-end work papers in support of audits.

Responsibilities include scheduling AP payments, reconciling to the GL, maintaining asset records, and ensuring policies are followed in daily AP tasks. AAS or related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; one year of full-charge AP duties preferred.
• Associates in Accounting or three years of clerical accounting in a large computerized environment may substitute for experience.
• Experience with enterprise-wide automated accounting systems and large GL environments is desirable.
• Accurate data entry/typing and proficient use of a 10-key calculator by touch.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; knowledge of Adobe Acrobat preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open mail, scan invoices, and enter data for approval in the financial system.
• Schedule weekly AP check runs and ACH payments; balance AP to GL.
• Maintain AP and capital asset records and filing systems.
• Reconcile vendor statements and correct AP errors.
• Prepare year-end work papers and assist auditors with documentation.
• Ensure adherence to Borough policies and procedures for AP.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Government accounting experience

Data entry accuracy

Excel and Word proficiency

Adobe Acrobat familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AAS in Accounting or 3 years related experience

Job description

Fairbanks North Star Borough seeks an Accounting Technician II to manage accounts payable activities and related GAAP compliance. The role focuses on accurate data entry, processing of invoices, and preparing year-end work papers in support of audits.

Responsibilities include scheduling AP payments, reconciling to the GL, maintaining asset records, and ensuring policies are followed in daily AP tasks. AAS or related experience is preferred.