Accounts Payable Technician (A/P Tech)

Accounting Now’s client located in Greeley, CO is immediately seeking to hire an Accounts Payable Technician (A/P Tech) for an exciting, 3-month contract opportunity. This part-time position is expected to be 20 hours per week working 100% onsite and paying $21.24 hourly during the contract duration of the assignment. The estimated duration for this assignment is December 9, 2024, to February 28, 2025.

Accounts Payable Technician

Under general supervision, perform a variety of routine accounting duties in accordance with standard accounting procedures. Check and verify completeness and accuracy of information for data entry; review submitted documents for accuracy and/or correctness; perform data entry. Reconcile documents submitted and/or generated for processing. Serve as a resource for employees and customers; provide information and assist with resolution of problems. Code regular entries for distribution to accounts. Prepare journal entries; audit disbursement vouchers, debit and credit memos and so forth. Check, post and reconcile special account records; assist with trial balance and preparation of statements and reports. Assign, distribute, transfer, and reconcile purchase cards and purchase card transactions.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:
A/P Functions (Essential – 40% Daily Activity):

• Process accounts payable invoices for payment.
• Set up new vendor accounts: verify W-9 and compliance with sam.gov and OFAC.
• Confirm accuracy of co-technician’s processed checks and weekly disbursement.
• Respond to vendor and department inquiries.
• File AP documents and journal vouchers.
• Manage filing system

A/P Operations Support (Essential– 40% Daily Activity):

• Track and verify 1099’s quarterly.
• Research and check details of expense transfers. Initiate journal voucher.
• Sort and distribute daily incoming mail to department personnel.
• Assign, distribute, and transfer purchase cards to department and individual personnel.
• Record and maintain daily log of incoming checks.
• Order office supplies as needed.
• Process office equipment repair requests.
• Update and create electronic/hard copy files of AP procedures.

Other duties as assigned (Essential Duty – 20% Daily Activity):

• Provide backup for co-technician when necessary.
• Provide backup for monthly sales tax returns.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or other related field, plus one (1) year of experience with processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, or other related experience.

OR

• No degree & three (3) years of experience with processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, or other related experience.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP database. (i.e. Workday, Banner, Financial Records System, SAP, etc.)
• Background in Higher Education, Governmental funds, and/or non-profit accounting.

Pay Rate
The pay rate for this position is $21.24 per hour during the contractual period of the assignment.