Accounting Technician - Accounts Payable

About the role

This class is the second level in a three level Fiscal series. Incumbents are responsible for performing data entry, processing electronic payments and check runs, preparing routine fiscal reports, reconciling accounts, preparing fiscal forms, processing payroll, and/or processing invoices and related documents. Responsibilities may include working with highly sensitive and confidential personnel information. This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, maintains and updates data records and information files in preparation for payment processing.
• Routes invoices, payroll and/or other documents and obtains appropriate payment authorization.
• Reviews, verifies, updates and reconciles account posting information for appropriate expense accounting purposes.
• Enters data and processes payments.
• Performs accounts payable and/or payroll check runs.
• Prepares and/or generates reports, statements, forms, journal entries and other fiscal related documents.
• Provides administrative support in assigned area.
• Gathers information, prepares, verifies, maintains and/or processes files or month-end documents and reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of bookkeeping experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licensing/Certifications: State of Alaska Driver's License.