Accounts Payable Technician

Description

The Accounts Payable Technician focuses on the technical and administrative aspects of arranging Lifeworks outgoing payments.

Position Title: Accounts Payable Technician

Department: Accounting

Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday (non-exempt)

Location: Lifeworks Services – Richfield, MN (Hybrid)

Compensation: $20 to $24.51 per hour

Bonus Eligible: Yearly

What We Offer Employees

Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

Why Work at Lifeworks

Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.

You’ll Succeed In This Role If You

• Are capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Have the ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions, including transmitting and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Meet the needs of the business through regular attendance, reliability, and punctuality.
• Have excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving & organizational skills.
• Can work collaboratively with various departments.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate and provide exceptional customer service.
• Work independently with excellent time management skills.
• Can identify and resolve issues related to invoices and payments.
• Are proficient at entering and analyzing data.
• Must pass a background study with the Department of Human Services, a drug test, and have reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes (e.g., in-office, on-site training locations, etc.).
  
  

How You’ll Be Spending Your Time

• Reviewing, verifying, and entering invoices into Lifeworks systems ensuring all necessary documentation is received, accurate, and complies with program regulations and company policies.
• Reviewing, verifying, and processing requests for online purchases.
• Maintaining accurate records of transactions, including invoice details and payment history, to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Communicating with customers or vendors regarding payment inquiries, invoice issues, and discrepancies.
• Providing exceptional customer service by using Lifeworks customer service standards including (but not limited to) answering phone calls, processing customer service tickets, and in-person customer service from the administrative office.
• Reconciling all entries and resolve discrepancies by auditing and correcting errors or inconsistencies.
• Assisting in generating reports related to accounts payable activities, such as unprocessed requests, aging reports, and payment status summaries.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or similar field preferred.
• Experience using computer applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must pass a background study with the Department of Human Services, a drug test, and have reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes (e.g., in-office, on-site training locations, etc.).
  
  

Equity Statement

Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights.

Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.