Accounts Payable Technician

Department: Finance and Operations Reports to: Vice President of Finance and Operations Classification: Part‑time, Hourly, Non‑Exempt, 20‑hour workweek, Onsite Position Summary The Accounts Payable Technician is responsible for full‑cycle accounts payable and cash receipting in restricted funds accounting, general accounting, financial reporting support, and tax support for CTS. Serves as backup for the General Accounting Technician. Other duties include a range of general administrative responsibilities specific to the position. Essential Functions Full Cycle Accounts Payable: Review and process all invoices and check requests. Manage accounts payable using Financial Edge accounting software and other programs. Maintain vendor files. Ensure bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures. Process due invoices for payments and ensure invoices are coded to the correct GL account. Process other related transactions and perform accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling books of accounts. Maintain good working relationships with the various vendors, departments, staff, faculty, and students of CTS. End‑of‑year creation of Vendor 1099 forms. Cash Receipts: Prepare all incoming checks for deposit and record in the appropriate systems. Reconcile credit card receipts and record in the appropriate systems. Receive notification of incoming electronic funds and record in the appropriate systems. Position Requirements Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable is required. Basic level knowledge in the area of accounting, financial controls, and information systems is required. Advanced computer skills required (including a working knowledge of Excel and Word). Excellent judgment and decision‑making abilities required. Ability to interpret and evaluate policy and procedural requirements and analyze data required. Effective written and oral communication skills required. Organizational and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work under pressure and with frequent requests from multiple sources, each having their own timelines and constraints, and with all levels of administrative staff required. Experience with accounting systems, including Financial Edge, is preferred. Knowledge of fund accounting is preferred. CTS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to recruitment, hiring, or any other status of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other category protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr