ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE FULL TIME POSITION - MONDAY-FRIDAY 40 HOURS PER WEEK JOB DUTIES

Sets up new vendors in the Accounts Payable system, including securing all information necessary to meet all payment & reporting needs. Receives, reviews and edits accounts payable invoices and receipts for: Accuracy Approval, including purchase orders as required Compliance with STARC policy Determines appropriate account coding for expenditures based on vendor history, STARC policy, cost reporting requirements, and established accounting system parameters. Enters invoices into Accounts Payable (A/P) system for payment. Processes accounts payable weekly for routine payables, employee and petty cash reimbursements; monthly credit card billings, and monthly recurring payments. Processes special or emergency requests for checks as needed. Submits check authorizations for approval to designated approving authority. Designs, maintains, and updates Excel worksheets for routine A/P uses, including special purpose reports as requested by Senior Staff Accountant and Executive staff. Maintains good relations with program staff while ensuring compliance with STARC policies related to expense/purchase documentation and approvals and timelines of submission of same. Obtains and maintains documentation as needed for 1099 vendors. Prepares and electronically submits annual Forms 1099 and the Form 1098; mails Forms 1099 to vendors. Maintains individual vendor files of payments, contracts, leases, etc. Handles routine contacts with vendors on invoices/payments/balances. Handles inquiries involving research of vendor invoices or payments. Manages electronic records of accounts payables' documents, including scanning and archiving documents.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Associates degree or some college courses in accounting preferred… or high school degree and minimum of three (3) years of work experience in accounts payable and/or other general accounting functions High level of proficiency using desktop computers and computer networking, modern office equipment, and specialized computer software, including accounting/accounts payable, Microsoft Excel, and Word. Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles Experience with non-profit or governmental accounting is desirable Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language Self-starter, able to make decisions and perform responsibilities and duties with minimal supervision and maintain confidentiality of information Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff at all levels Excellent comprehension skills Ability to attend to detail Excellent math skills Ability to work with accuracy, precision, and speed Benefits for Full Time staff

Include:

Medical Dental Vision Basic Life 401(k) Plan Voluntary Benefits Bonuses Paid Holidays PTO An Equal Employment Opportunity employer, STARC of Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.