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Accounts Payable Technician HQ GS

Confidential Client•Agriculture & Food
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$50,412
Idaho City, Idaho
A Day Ago

The Accounts Payable Technician supports company-wide payment processing by accurately reviewing and organizing incoming invoices. This entry-level finance role focuses on high-volume invoice processing, matching purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and improving workflows, offering growth opportunities into senior accounting or cross-functional finance roles.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Accounts Payable Technician based in Idaho City, ID. This is a full-time, entry-focused accounting role ideal for candidates who enjoy detailed, process-driven work and want to build a career in accounts payable and finance. The role reports to the AP team and supports company-wide payment processing, invoice routing, and invoice research.


What You’ll Do

This role combines high-volume invoice processing with problem-solving and continuous improvement. Typical responsibilities include:

  • Review and accurately process a high volume of vendor invoices.
  • Route invoices to correct approvers and business locations.
  • Match purchase orders to receipts and verify coding for payments.
  • Research invoice history, vendor details, and payment methods when discrepancies arise.
  • Manage multiple work queues and adapt to changing priorities or system updates.
  • Communicate with internal partners (procurement, receiving, accounting) to resolve issues.
  • Identify and suggest process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Meet deadlines and complete high-volume work within specified timeframes; occasional overtime may be required during peak periods (e.g., year-end).

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, and general business systems).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks while maintaining quality.
  • Dependable work ethic, consistent attendance, and clear communication.

Preferred experience (helps you ramp faster but not required for entry-level applicants):

  • 0–3+ years in an office, administrative, or accounting environment.
  • Exposure to accounts payable or finance processes (internships or previous AP roles).
  • Experience with ERP systems (experience with SAP or similar systems is a plus).

Skills & Keywords (for search & clarity)

  • Accounts Payable Technician
  • AP Technician / Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Invoice processing and PO matching
  • SAP or ERP experience (preferred)
  • Entry-level accounting / finance
  • Idaho City, ID

Why Join / Career Growth

  • Strong entry point to accounting with opportunities to advance into senior AP, accounting, procurement, or finance support roles.
  • Collaborative team culture that values initiative and process improvement.
  • Practical on-the-job training and exposure to ERP systems and company-wide finance operations.
  • Work for a Confidential Client in the Accounting & Finance industry with meaningful, stable operations.

Additional information

  • Employment type: Full-time.
  • Location: Idaho City, ID — on-site.
  • Travel required: None.
  • Background checks: Employment offers may be conditioned on satisfactory completion of a post-offer background check where permitted by law.
  • Job Requisition ID: 27824 (for internal reference)

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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