Accounts Payable

At Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, we're on a mission to light up the Last Frontier. We are also on a journey to transform our organization, revitalize our culture, and modernize our processes. We are committed to embracing change and pursuing best practices in all aspects of our operations. As we embark on this exciting transformation, we're seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Accounts Payable Clerk to join us in shaping a brighter future.

As an Accounts Payable Clerk at AVEC, you will play a pivotal role in our journey towards a more efficient, dynamic, and collaborative workplace. If you're someone who is passionate about modernizing dated systems creating an excellent company culture, we want you to be a part of our journey.

As an Accounts Payable Clerk each day is a dynamic journey filled with tasks that keep the financial heart of our cooperative beating strong. A typical day for the AP Clerk might include

• Printing invoices from email
• Sorting and routing paper invoices to purchasers in person
• Efficiently and accurately processing a high volume of printed invoices
• Reconciling vendor statements to financial data in our legacy accounting software system
• Maintaining positive relationships with vendors including promptly addressing inquiries and discrepancies
• adhering to payment terms and internal controls
• investigating, and resolving discrepancies or issues related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments
• coordinating with internal departments as needed.

The ideal Accounts Payable Clerk should have:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision
• Exceptional organization and time management abilities, essential for working with financial workflows with limited automation
• A solid understanding of utility accounting principles, complex GL strings, and cost center allocation.
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Experience working with various database software platforms.
• A strong commitment to ethical conduct, privacy, and maintaining the confidentiality of financial information.
• Strong adaptability

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefit package for full-time employees. Highlights include starting pay expected between $25 and $28 per hour. 401K Plan with Employer Match and Retirement Pension Plan (Defined Benefit, Employer paid pension). Paid leave (PTO) starting at 21 days per year and up to 6 weeks maximum. We also offer 8 paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays and a Birthday Holiday.

This is a full-time position which requires 40 hours of work per week. Benefits for full-time employees include Medical and RX (PPO or HSA plans available), Dental, and Vision - OR - cash in lieu of benefits. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account. Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Spouse Life paid for by company. Supplemental Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Ready to power Alaska's future?

The next step is to complete our online application. Don't worry, the application is pretty easy, it simply asks for your resume and to answer some questions to help us get to know you and your experience better.

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can shine as brightly as the Northern Lights.