Accounts Payable Technician I-III

We’re Hiring!
Bean counter needed! Do you love a balanced ledger? Enjoy a tidy workflow? Thrive on positive interactions with vendors and coworkers? We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Technician (Level I-III) to join our team! Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, we’d love to chat with you about this great opportunity in your numerical field of dreams.

Who We Are:

We’re Cook Inlet Housing Authority – we develop, own, and operate a portfolio of affordable rental housing in the Cook Inlet region of southcentral Alaska. We are leaders in community development and advocacy work around affordable housing. We are the Tribally Designated Housing Entity for Cook Inlet Region Inc. We believe in partnership and collaboration. Our mission is to create housing opportunities that empower our people and build our community. Our work vibe is collaborative. If making a difference in the community matters to you, we may be a great fit!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Efficient Payment Processing – Use automated systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, matching them with source documents, securing approvals, and generating payments.
• Invoice Workflow Management – Oversee invoice workflows to ensure prompt vendor payments and efficient processing.

Reconciliation and Auditing – Reconcile accounts payable modules and vendor accounts, resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy in financial records.

• Utility and Recurring Payment Management – Process utilities and recurring payments in accordance with established guidelines.
• Vendor Relationship Management – Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with vendors and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Tax Form Support – Assist in preparing tax forms (e.g., 1099s) and supporting vendor account reconciliation.
• File and Spreadsheet Maintenance – Keep vendor files and spreadsheets organized and up-to-date for easy access and tracking

What We’re Looking For:

Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s what we’re after:
✅ Attention to detail that makes others jealous.
✅ A love for juggling priorities and meeting deadlines.
✅ Strong proficiency in managing accounts payable and automated systems, with a focus on accuracy.
✅ Comfortable using spreadsheets and word processing applications, with the ability to operate a 10-key calculator by touch.

✅ Top notch written and verbal communication skills.
✅ Someone who’s dependable, proactive, and thrives in a team environment.

The Basics:

• Education: An associate degree or related certification is preferred, but if you’ve got relevant experience, let’s talk!
• Experience: 2 years in accounts payable, with experience using automated systems preferred.
• This position is offered at Level I-III, with opportunities for growth as you gain experience and expertise in the role.

What’s in It for You?

• A chance to work with a supportive and talented team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn in a dynamic environment.
• Professional development and trainings related to your career and industry.
• A workplace where your contributions make a real difference.
• Work that helps change our community for the better.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.08 - $30.04 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you affiliated with a Federally recognized tribe?
• Are you related to anyone currently working at Cook Inlet Housing Authority?

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anchorage, AK 99503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30