Accounting Specialist II - Accounts Payable - On Site - Anchorage, AK

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

This position is local to Anchorage, AK with the Accounts Payable Travel department and has an on‑site work schedule. Relocation incentives are not available.

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost‑Share Dental and Vision Insurances
• Discounted Pet Insurance
• Retirement Contributions with Pre‑Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan:
  After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short‑Term Disability Buy‑Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On‑Site Child Care Facility with expert‑designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On‑Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Under close supervision, provides administrative accounting duties including the processing of invoices, check requests, account receivables and/or account payables in an accurate and timely manner.

• Updates and reconciles various general ledger accounts, statements and spreadsheets.
• Processes journal entries, employee reimbursements, and deposits and assists with audit preparation.
• Reviews, processes, and tracks invoices, check requests and company credit cards; completes check requests for processing.
• Receives, sorts and performs data entry of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and authorization are obtained.
• Schedules payment, enters electronic transfer payment, processes batch for payment, submits payment, disburses checks, and files invoices including backup documentation.
• Creates and maintains vendor accounts and files, identifying, researching and correcting problems with vendors and buyers.
• Serves as backup for other staff members, complying with the regulatory standards and policies and procedures of accounting.
• Assists internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of invoice processing.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable computer system software programs and office equipment.
• Knowledge of account reconciliation, account payables and account receivables.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing various software including electronic spreadsheets and database applications.
• Skill in working independently, multitasking, prioritizing projects, and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Non‑supervisory – One (1) year experience performing finance or accounting duties. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.