What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounts Payable Technician position at Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation?
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.
- 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 contracts according 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.
- Assists with annual audit as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.