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Accounts Payroll SpecialistOverview:
Responsible for all A/P functions for American Electric.
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate for this role should have at least 3 years of experience in accounting. Competence in financial and bookkeeping software is necessary. In-depth knowledge of accounts payable principles, accounting standards, and industry regulations is a must. An understanding of current accounting trends is a plus. Expert-Level knowledge of spreadsheets is crucial, and experience with word-processing tools is essential for generating and writing reports for record-keeping and presentations.
Primary Duties:
- Receive and process a high volume of invoices daily
- Reconcile company's credit card statements
- Manage accounts payable email inbox and respond to inquiries promptly and professionally
- Electronically file appropriate documents
- Payment processing - preparing payment batches accurately and timely and ensuring all payments are in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures.
- Produce/Review aging reports and identify payments to be made on a weekly basis
- Track all vehicle ownership information & manage postage machine
- Complete credit applications
- Provide documentation to assist in resolving payable issues.
- Proactively contact vendors to preserve and enhance vendor relationships
- Monitor outstanding checks
- Assist and accurately process 1099s annually & assist with month-end closing activities and audits related to accounts payable
- Maintaining and updating the accounts payable manual/SOP
- Provide support for other accounting and finance functions as needed.
- Other administrative duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
Education and/or Experience:
- BA in Accounting preferred; may substitute 8 years of extensive accounting and accounts receivable experience for degree.
- Minimum of 4 years accounts receivable experience with a minimum of 2 years in a complex and/or multi-company environment required.
- Federal invoicing experience strongly desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of government contracting accounting practices (FAR and DCAA regulations) preferred.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting office practices.
- Knowledge of Sage 300 (Sage Timberline Office) desirable.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite of products including Word, Excel, Access, and E-mail business software.
- Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under a minimum of supervision.
- Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects, and have a strong attention for detail.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
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Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.
- Reports To: Accounting Manager
- Salary: 48K to $56K.
- Benefits: With company health insurance benefits.
- How to Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to ...@americanelectric.com.
Additional Details:
- Subsidiary: American Electric
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- Requisition Nbr: 2014334
Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.