Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable

Anchorage AK

Description

Cook Inlet Housing Authority is a great place to work! Our corporate family is a team of passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly qualified people. Our work allows us to create innovative solutions to complex housing issues in our community. We create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community. We have a great benefits package which includes the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS), Supplemental Benefit System Annuity Plan (SBS), and employer paid Life/STD/LTD insurance, extremely affordable health coverage, generous PTO accruals, paid holidays, an educational reimbursement program, a great wellness program and 457 optional pre-tax deferrals If you are interested in the Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable position and you have the expertise, skills and energy to match our mission to provide independence through housing, we encourage you to apply. General Functions In a highly technological environment, assists in the day-to-day financial operations of CIHA, ensuring transactions are processed timely and accurately in accordance with CIHA policy and procedures. Primary emphasis will be all activities associated with accounts payable processing, including processing invoices for payment, reconciling statements, managing invoices in the electronic workflow to ensure timely processing and payment, and reconciling the procurement, receipt, and payment of all invoices in the systems. Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities) • Using automated accounting systems to process accounts payable timely and accurately. Processing includes matching source documents against invoices and receiving reports, securing the appropriate approvals, keying information into accounting system, and printing and distributing checks. • Manage invoices through the workflow to insure vendors are paid timely. • Work with staff to insure various steps of the accounts payable process are complete for prompt payment of invoices. • Reconcile various phases in the workflow(s) and accounts payable module(s) to insure invoices are processed accurately and problems are resolved. • Insure all utilities and recurring payments are processed accurately in accordance with established processes. • Assist with maintaining current coding lists for utilities and recurring invoices as properties come online and new budgets are implemented. • Assist with reconciling vendor accounts for accurate preparation and distribution of tax forms (1099’s). • Reconcile vendor accounts on an on-going basis. • Reconcile vendor credit memos. • Establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors and customers • Assist in reconciling open purchase orders as needed to maintain accurate payment records. • Audit monthly utility payments. • Maintain automated vendor files and spreadsheets. • Perform other related duties as assigned Skills and Abilities Strong technical ability with the ability to work with electronic accounts payable systems and understand relational functions of accounts payable, including procurement, receipt of product or service, and payment of invoices. • Proven aptitude for using and understanding various accounts payable software systems. • Possesses strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. • Good customer service skills. • Knowledge of computerized spreadsheet and word programs. • Ability to type and operate a 10 key by touch. • Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high volume, changing environment. Education and Experience • High school graduate or equivalent. • 2 years A/P experience. • Experience using automated accounts payable systems preferred. Are you willing to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or eligibility for an exception to CIHA’s vaccination requirement, prior to beginning work?” Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. In addition, CIHA management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities and lines of reporting to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Please visit www.cookinlethousing.org to submit an application. Cook Inlet Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Employment preference is given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native or American Indian candidates to the extent required or permitted by applicable law.