Senior Accounts Payable Technician (GAAP & Year-End)

Fairbanks North Star Borough; Highland Park (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough is seeking an experienced accounting professional to accurately and timely handle accounts payable activities on a calendar year basis and fiscal year basis per GAAP. The role includes processing invoices, maintaining AP and capital asset records, and assisting with year-end audit work papers.

Responsibilities include AP payment processing, vendor reconciliation, system maintenance, and preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of full-charge AP experience; IRS/1099 knowledge.
• AAS in Accounting or equivalent accounting experience may substitute for the degree/knowledge.
• Experience with enterprise-wide automated accounting systems and a large integrated financial system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open mail, review invoices, and process payment requests in the accounting system.
• Schedule and balance AP check runs; coordinate ACH payments.
• Maintain AP and capital asset records and assist with year-end audit preparations.
• Reconcile vendor statements; correct AP errors and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

AAS in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Fairbanks North Star Borough is seeking an experienced accounting professional to accurately and timely handle accounts payable activities on a calendar year basis and fiscal year basis per GAAP. The role includes processing invoices, maintaining AP and capital asset records, and assisting with year-end audit work papers.

Responsibilities include AP payment processing, vendor reconciliation, system maintenance, and preparation of reports for internal and external stakeholders.