Accounts Payable & Year-End Specialist

Fairbanks North Star, Borough of (AK); Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage accounts payable, process payments, and support GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Responsibilities include maintaining AP and capital asset records, assisting with audits, and coordinating data with payroll.

The role requires strong data entry, Excel proficiency, and knowledge of IRS 1099 reporting. It involves year-end tasks, preparing schedules, and providing AP training within the Accounting Division.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of full-charge bookkeeper experience.
• Associates of Applied Science in Accounting or equivalent government accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with a computerized financial management system and IRS 1099 information returns is required.

Responsibilities

• Open mail and enter vendor invoices into the financial system for approval.
• Schedule and manage AP check runs and ACH payments, balance to the GL.
• Maintain AP files, capital asset records, and filing systems per Borough policy.
• Reconcile vendor statements and correct AP errors.
• Prepare 1099 information returns and coordinate data with payroll for W-2 reporting.
• Maintain and upgrade the AP subsystem and assist with year-end tasks and audits.
• Prepare and run reports, schedules, and work papers for internal and external reporting.
• Provide AP training and respond to procedural queries from vendors and Borough staff.
• Serve as backup for other accounting division duties as needed.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organized work style

Problem solving

Education

AAS in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Fairbanks North Star Borough seeks an experienced accounting professional to manage accounts payable, process payments, and support GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Responsibilities include maintaining AP and capital asset records, assisting with audits, and coordinating data with payroll.

The role requires strong data entry, Excel proficiency, and knowledge of IRS 1099 reporting. It involves year-end tasks, preparing schedules, and providing AP training within the Accounting Division.