Accounts Payable Technician II

• Perform the daily function of payables including analyzing all documentation for accuracy of invoicing and payment.
• Sort/distribute/mail/email invoices and checks.
• Run daily and weekly checks and void checks on a rotating schedule with other members of the AP Team.
• Input and match vendor invoices to purchase orders and resolve purchase order, contract, invoice receiving issues or discrepancies and ensure documentation is appropriate and sufficient.
• Analyze all non-PO backed invoices, process and disburse appropriately.
• Process employee expense requests and perform and follow established procedures to reduce ACH and check fraud.
• Maintain both physical and electronic files for archiving, reference, and storage.
• Actively and openly communicate and interact with all members of the Accounts Payable Team, share knowledge, and participate in training and meetings.
• Identify problems and work with appropriate Port employee or vendor to resolve.
• Write/update Accounts Payable policies & procedures as requested or needed.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree.
• Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in accounts payable, accounting, data processing, OR;
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties.

• Understanding of PO backed receiving and matching, Procurement cards, payment documentation matching, checks, VPC and ACH payment methods, W9 and 1099 process.
• Understanding of vendor setup, contracts, and procurement and accounting.
• PC proficiency, data entry skills and math skills.
• Use research and analytical techniques to resolve vendor discrepancies while developing and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

Compensation
Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. However, final offers are determined based on various factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.

SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of November 26, 2024.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials.
3. Our goal is to schedule virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation as soon as possible.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.