Accounts Payable & Purchasing Supervisor - Anchorage

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & PURCHASING SUPERVISOR - Anchorage

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN900

Employment Type

Employment Type

Full Time Exempt

Location

Location Anchorage-Central Office

Salary Range

Salary Range $66,726-$82,430 DOE

Salary Period

Salary Period Annual

Benefits As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in the benefit programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment.

Responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounts payable, purchasing, travel and card administration, and asset management functions. This role ensures accurate, timely processing of financial transactions while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements. This position leads a small team and works cross‑functionally with departments to support efficient procurement and financial operations.

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
• Review and approve disbursements, ensuring proper documentation and coding
• Monitor aging reports and ensure compliance with vendor payment terms
• Resolve escalated vendor issues and discrepancies

• Oversee purchasing processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and funding requirements
• Establish and maintain efficient procurement procedures and documentation standards
• Partner with departments to support purchasing needs while maintaining financial controls
• Evaluate vendor relationships and support cost‑effective purchasing strategies

• Oversee administration of corporate travel processes and purchase card programs
• Ensure compliance with travel and expense policies
• Monitor and reconcile purchase card activity and resolve discrepancies
• Provide guidance and training to staff on appropriate usage and documentation

• Oversee tracking and management of organizational assets
• Ensure accurate asset records, tagging, and lifecycle management
• Support inventory control processes and periodic audits
• Ensure compliance with grant and funding requirements related to asset management

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, GAAP principles, and regulatory requirements
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls over disbursements and procurement
• Support audit processes by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and risk mitigation practices

• Supervise, train, and develop AP, purchasing, and card administration staff
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
• Foster a collaborative, service‑oriented team environment
• Identify opportunities for cross‑training and professional development

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Support implementation and optimization of financial and procurement systems
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for AP and purchasing functions

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 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.
• Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in accounts payable, purchasing, or financial operations
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and internal controls
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
• Empl…