Accounting Technician (A/P Processor)

The Accounting Technician (A/P Processor) assists and supports others in a department, subdivision, function, or project.   The position relies primarily on established policies, procedures, and applicable work practices to make decisions as they apply to the job duties and responsibilities.

Under direct supervision, this position works on complex clerical functions related to accounting activities. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Use an automated accounting system to perform data entry, maintenance, and data collection.
• May be required to perform duties such as mail distribution, copying, filing, and data entry
• May interface with internal and external groups, vendors, and project personnel.   
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards. 
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff. 
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards. 
• Adhere to and support AMECO's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies. 
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job. 
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or
• A combination of education and directly related experience equal to two (2) years.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior accounting experience in a similar environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.    
• Previous experience with Vantage/SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal statutes and guidelines.  
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.   
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computer-based business applications. 

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications in accounting preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This role does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Individuals may be required to frequently sit/drive stand, walk, lift/carry, reach, stoop, push/pull, handle/grasp/feel, talk, hear, engage in repetitive motions, and demonstrate eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Close vision is required for this job.  
• Employees may be required to occasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Often required to work at a fast pace to meet deadlines, thus some stress may occur.

Work Environment: 

• Generally favorable indoor office workspace, and/or:
• Occasionally may require exposure to production/manufacturing areas, which may result in being near moving mechanical parts or being exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  These respective areas will require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or hard hats. The noise level in the production/manufacturing areas is usually loud.
• Often required to work at a fast pace to meet deadlines, thus some stress may occur.
• Environmental conditions may include occasional exposure to heat, temperature changes, noise, and humidity.
• Occasionally the performance of this position will require exposure to production/manufacturing areas, which may result in being near moving mechanical parts or being exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  These respective areas will require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or hard hats. The noise level in these areas is usually loud.

Travel Requirements:None.