Our corporate family is a team of passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated and highly qualified people. Our work allows us to create innovative solutions to complex housing issues in our community. We create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community.
We have a great benefits package which includes the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS), Supplemental Benefit System Annuity Plan (SBS), and employer paid Life/STD/LTD insurance, extremely affordable health coverage, generous PTO accruals, paid holidays, an educational reimbursement program, a great wellness program and 457 optional pre-tax deferrals.
If you are interested in the Accounting Technician position and you have the expertise, skills and energy to match our mission to provide independence through housing, we encourage you to apply.
Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)
Using automated accounting systems to process accounts payable timely and accurately. Processing includes matching source documents against invoices and receiving reports, securing the appropriate approvals, keying information into accounting system, and printing and distributing checks.
Manage invoices through the workflow to ensure vendors are paid timely.
Work with staff to ensure various steps of the accounts payable process are complete for prompt payment of invoices.
Reconcile various phases in the workflow(s) and accounts payable module(s) to ensure invoices are processed accurately and problems are resolved.
Ensure all utilities and recurring payments are processed accurately in accordance with established processes.
Assist with maintaining current coding lists for utilities and recurring invoices as properties come online and new budgets are implemented.
Assist with reconciling vendor accounts for accurate preparation and distribution of tax forms (1099’s).
Reconcile vendor accounts on an on-going basis.
Reconcile vendor credit memos.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with vendors and customers
Assist in reconciling open purchase orders as needed to maintain accurate payment records.
Audit monthly utility payments.
Maintain automated vendor files and spreadsheets.
Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
Strong technical ability with the ability to work with electronic accounts payable systems and understand relational functions of accounts payable, including procurement, receipt of product or service, and payment of invoices.
Proven aptitude for using and understanding various accounts payable software systems.
Possesses strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Good customer service skills.
Knowledge of computerized spreadsheets and word programs.
Ability to type and operate a 10 key by touch.
Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high volume, changing environment.
Education and Experience
High school graduate or equivalent.
2 years A/P experience.
Experience using automated accounts payable systems preferred.
Please visit www.cookinlethousing.org to submit an application.
Cook Inlet Housing Authority provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Employment preference is given to eligible and qualified Alaska Native or American Indian candidates to the extent required or permitted by applicable law.