Accounts Receivable Technician - Anchorage

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Vacancy Name ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE TECHNICIAN - Anchorage

Vacancy No VN806

Employment Type

Full Time Non-Exempt

Location Anchorage-Central Office

Salary Range  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.

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

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

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

• Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• General office environment, smoke-free building, possible shared office space.
• Capable of reading, understanding, and following written procedures and policies related to job responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Uses computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets and process information, and to develop documents, program and training materials.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Able to endure work fluctuations, deadlines, and interruptions.
• Functions frequently without direct supervision in all duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to work long hours during occasional peak periods and travel occasionally for training.
• 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.
• Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required 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.

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 is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• State and federal background checks, including fingerprints, may be required.
• BA plus one-year experience in accounting OR five years’ experience in accounting with at least three years’ experience with computer accounting/budgeting.
• Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
• Employees are expected to remain alert, attentive, and fully engaged in their responsibilities during all work hours. Sleeping while on duty is strictly prohibited.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II…