Accounts Payable Technician

Description

JOB TITLE

Accounts Payable Technician

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

Accounting

SUPERVISOR

Chief Financial Officer

SALARY RANGE

$15.00 - $21.00

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS

In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Technician is an entry level accounting position reporting directly to the CFO. The position provides direct support for processing the day-to-day vendor invoices and payments. First Level of information is Senior Accounts Payable Technician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Processing various types of accounts payable transactions including data entry of purchase orders, vendor invoices, and completion of voucher packet. Responding to vendor inquiries. Analyze accounts payable reports. Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry and proper codes. Check work for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to accounting principles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

High School Diploma or GED Demonstrate experience with basic knowledge of accounting principles.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree preferred but not required. 2 years related experience Experience in an electronic accounts payable processing environment.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Strong communication skills both verbal and written. The ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new skills. Type approximately 50 keystrokes per minute. Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word. Team oriented person who can focus on the details. The ability to deal effectively with tight month end closing process. The ability to work effectively in a high growth environment and rapidly changing organization. Knowledge of accounting principles, concepts, techniques and terminology. Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record and store accounting information.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for long periods of time, occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping, good finger dexterity and feeling, frequent repetitive motions. Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment.

NOTE:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by and employee in the position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.