Accounts Payable Technician

JOB TITLE:  Accounts Payable Technician 

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:  Accounting

SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer

SALARY RANGE:  $15.00 TO $21.00 an hour

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 payment from fulfilled purchase orders, enterprise invoices, and other accounts payable billings.
• Responsibility of completion of voucher packet.
• Responding to vendor inquiries.
• Reviewing vendor statements and addressing any issues.
• 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.

PREFERRED 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 50 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.