Accounts Payable Clerk

Do you take pride in being organized, detail oriented and getting your bills paid on time? Have you ever wanted to be a part time detective, stopping crime and investigating payment issues? Then, the Accounts Payable Clerk position may be just the job for you!

As the Accounts Payable Clerk, your core responsibilities will encompass processing vendor payments promptly and accurately, verifying outgoing payments, addressing payment inquiries in collaboration with vendors and fiscal officers, and closely working with different departments to secure payment approvals.

Your daily tasks will revolve around monitoring invoices and open purchases. Retrieving new invoices, sending invoices to departments to get necessary approvals, inquiring about invoices weekly to check status, and once approved issuing payment in a timely manner. This process requires significant organizational skills and attention to detail.

To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will have at least two years of ever increasing Accounts Payable, banking, and tax related work experience. College coursework may substitute for some of the experience. Candidates will bring strong knowledge of accounts payable, banking, and cash control methods, along with proficiency in automated accounting systems, electronic spreadsheets, and high-volume data entry, including 10-key skills.

Success in this position requires excellent organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Effective written and verbal communication skills, a high standard of ethics, and a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance are essential. Preferred qualifications include working knowledge of SCT Banner and banking software, experience navigating UA, BOR, Federal, and State regulations, a solid understanding of GAAP and contractual obligations, and demonstrated customer service and conflict resolution skills.

Associate’s degree in applied Accounting or related field and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Customer service, conflict resolution, and bank software training, preferred.

This position is located on the UAF Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 pm, Alaska Standard Time, on Monday, January 26, 2026. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Lee Ann Amerson, NTS HR Coordinator, at lamerson or .

• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

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