Job Details

Vacancy Name
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TECHNICIAN - Anchorage

Vacancy No
VN806

Employment Type
Full Time Non-Exempt

Location
Anchorage-Central Office

Salary Range
26.00-30.00 DOE

Salary Period
Hourly

Benefits
Full time-eligible to participate in the benefit programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment.

Job Details

JOB SUMMARY: The Accounts Receivable Technician is responsible for assisting the accounting department as it receives, processes & collects on goods sold or services rendered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
2. Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting & recording accounts receivables' data.
3. Prepare bills, invoices and bank deposits
4. Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
5. Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients' billing issues.
6. Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
7. Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established policies and procedures.
2. Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines.
3. Ability to exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact.
4. Ability to establish good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
6. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:

1. Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol-free workplace.
2. General office environment, smoke-free building, possible shared office space.
3. Capable of reading, understanding, and following written procedures and policies related to job responsibilities.
4. Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
5. Uses computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets and process information, and to develop documents, program and training materials.
6. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
7. Able to endure work fluctuations, deadlines, and interruptions.
8. Functions frequently without direct supervision in all duties and responsibilities.
9. Must be able to work long hours during occasional peak periods and travel occasionally for training.
10. Communicates with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail in keeping up with current policies & procedures.
11. Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 35 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials.
• Occasionally performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Must be in good general health and free from serious physical, mental health and/or substance abuse problems.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or hours vary with location. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
TRAVEL:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. State and federal background checks, including fingerprints, may be required.
3. BA plus one-year experience in accounting OR five years' experience in accounting with at least three years' experience with computer accounting/budgeting.
4. Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
5. Employees are expected to remain alert, attentive, and fully engaged in their responsibilities during all work hours. Sleeping while on duty is strictly prohibited.
6. Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making and perform basic assignment with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.
7. Demonstrated intermediate level of computer skills necessary in order to use and create documents and reports, spreadsheets, workshop materials and slide presentations, and to enter data into intricate database programs and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
8. Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
9. Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.
10. Agency recommends annual TB screening and physical as part of employee's personal wellness plan (Recommendation - Not a requirement of this position)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous experience in nonprofit fund accounting.
2. Previous experience in a PC Network accounting environment.
3. Two to three years of experience working in Accounting.

BENEFITS:
As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:

1. Medical, Dental & Vision
2. Life & Supplemental Insurance
3. 401K/Pension Plan
4. Flexible Spending Account/Health & Dependent Care
5. Health Savings Account
6. Employee Assistance Program
7. 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off
8. 12 Established paid holidays
9. Monthly Wellness Reimbursement