Senior Accounts Payable Technician

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation in Dillingham, AK is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage accounts payable in a high-volume environment.

You will review invoices, manage vendor setup, reconcile accounts, assist with month-end close, and contribute to process improvements, while ensuring compliance with policies. Strong Excel skills and excellent communication are required; 4+ years in AP/accounting preferred; high school diploma; college accounting classes preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college classes in accounting preferred.
• Minimum four years of experience in an accounts payable/accounting role.
• Knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills preferred (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Reviews high-volume invoices, PO and travel authorizations for proper documentation and coding.
• Ensures timely payment of invoices and proper approvals.
• Maintains vendor account reconciliation and AP aging monitoring.
• Manages new vendors (W-9, ACH verification, system setup).
• Acts as SME for invoice processing and system functionality.
• Assists with 1099 preparation, review, and year-end distribution.
• Participates in month/quarter/year-end close (journal entries, reconciliations).
• Stays updated on accounting regulations and best practices in AP.
• Contributes to process improvements and AP training.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Accounting concepts knowledge

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College classes in accounting preferred

Job description

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Full-Time Management Dillingham, AK, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1479

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college classes in accounting preferred.
• A minimum of four ( 4) years of experience in an accounts payable/accounting role.
• Must have knowledge of commonly used accounting concepts, practices and procedures within a particular field, such as accounts payable or receivable.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel skills preferred, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews high-volume invoices, purchase orders and travel authorizations (TA) for appropriate documentation, coding, and approval prior to finalization and ensures invoices are paid in a timely manner.
• Maintains reconciliation of vendor accounts and monitors AP aging reports.
• Ensures payment of all invoices for standing purchase orders or contractsaccording to our policies.
• Manages new vendors to include W-9 collection, ACH verification, and system setup.
• Serves as subject matter expert for invoice processing and system functionality.
• Assists with 1099 preparation, review, and distribution at year-end.
• Participates in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to include journal entry submission, reconciliations, and discrepancy research and correction.
• Stays updated on industry best practices and changes in accounting regulations related to accounts payable.
• Contributes to process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the accounts payable function.
• Assists with training on accounts payable processes.
• Responsible for remaining compliant and current with departmental policies and procedures.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison for clinical and non-clinical Finance operations.