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At Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC), we are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to help us light up the Last Frontier. Are you ready to be a vital part of electrifying Alaska?

Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) is a unique electric generation and distribution cooperative, serving 59 communities across Alaska. Our operation spans 46 small, isolated grids relying on a mix of diesel, wind, and solar generation to power 11,513 meters and maintain 515 miles of distribution line.

As an Accounts Payable Clerk at AVEC each day is a dynamic journey filled with tasks that keep the financial heart of our cooperative beating strong. A typical day for the AP Clerk might include:

• Retrieve invoices from various sources, convert to electronic format, and upload them into the accounting software system.
• Enter and route invoices to appropriate departments for timely authorization and approval.
• Process a high volume of invoices with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring all details are correct and in line with company policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements with financial data in the accounting system, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Maintain and cultivate positive relationships with vendors, promptly addressing inquiries, discrepancies, and payment issues.
• Ensure strict adherence to payment terms, internal controls, and company procedures to avoid errors and delays.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments, collaborating with relevant parties to reach resolutions.
• Assist colleagues across the organization with the proper coding of transactions to ensure accurate accounting and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal departments (such as purchasing, operations, warehouse, and management) to ensure smooth processing and communication regarding accounts payable matters.

The ideal Accounts Payable Clerk should have:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision
• Exceptional organization and time management abilities
• A solid understanding of utility accounting principles, complex GL strings, and cost center allocation.
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• A strong commitment to ethical conduct, privacy, and maintaining the confidentiality of financial information.
• Strong adaptability

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefit package for full-time employees. Pay and benefits include pay starting at $22.76 per hour and is dependent upon experience. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Retirement Pension Plan, Life Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability. Paid leave starting at 21 days per year and we also offer 8 paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays and 1 Birthday Holiday.

Ready to power Alaska's future?

The next step is to complete our online application.

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can shine as brightly as the Northern Lights.