Rural Alaska Community Action Program
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - Anchorage
Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Vacancy Name
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - Anchorage
Vacancy No VN693
Employment Type Full Time Exempt
Location Anchorage-Central Office
Salary Range $82,000-$85,000 DOE
Salary Period Annual
Benefits As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in the benefit programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment.
Job Details
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the monthly closing, account reconciliation, assisting with audits, and managing processes/procedures. This successful candidate will work with budget coordinators to oversee actual vs budgeted expenses for the operating funds and grant programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounting tasks :
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations. Perform month-end closing, reconcile accounts, prepare adjusting, and closing entries Prepares and records assets, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries. Ensure compliance with funding streams, ensuring organization policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations, are followed. Maintain accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and rules for non-profits. Support annual audit and 990 processes, in coordination with the Controller. Assists human resources and accounting team in the management of retirement plans in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Ensure that all statutory requirements of the agency are met including Charitable Status, Withholding Payments, Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits/Affordable Housing Income requirements. Assess internal controls and make recommendations for improvements. Ensure compliance with GAAP principles. Assist with the development, tracking and reporting of grants, funding, government programs, grant budgets, and contract billing processes. Ensures compliance with accounting procedures through observation, supervision, and testing. Training and mentoring junior staff. Performs other related duties as requested.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership: Guide accounting personnel, enforce accounting policies, and monitor compliance. Process improvement: Recommend improvements to accounting policies and systems External audits: Participate in external audits, work with external auditors, and prepare work papers under the direction of the controller. Documentation: Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with controls Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Excellent managerial skills and ability to evaluate the work of others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Working knowledge of organization's applicable financial practices and procedures, as well as a thorough understanding of state and federal rules and regulations. Proficient with accounting software, standard office and accounting equipment. Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established policies and procedures. Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy and tact. Ability to establish a good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:
Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol-free workplace. Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Using computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets and process information, and develop documents, programs and training materials. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. Communicate with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail in keeping with current policies & procedures. Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 15 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials. Performs prolonged sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things. Must be in good general health and free from serious physical, mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or hours vary with location. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. TRAVEL: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints. Bachelor's degree in accounting. Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance. Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making and perform basic assignments with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member. Demonstrated intermediate level of computer skills necessary to use and create documents and reports, spreadsheets, workshop materials and slide presentations, and to enter data into intricate database programs and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook. Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations. Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements. Must have a valid driver's License and maintain a valid driver's license throughout the course of employment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Two to three years of experience working in the accounting field. Payroll experience BENEFITS: As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental & Vision Life & Supplemental Insurance 401K/Pension Plan Flexible Spending Account/Health & Dependent Care Health Savings Account Employee Assistance Program 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off 12 Established paid holidays Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Vacancy No VN693
Employment Type Full Time Exempt
Location Anchorage-Central Office
Salary Range $82,000-$85,000 DOE
Salary Period Annual
Benefits As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in the benefit programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment.
Job Details
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the monthly closing, account reconciliation, assisting with audits, and managing processes/procedures. This successful candidate will work with budget coordinators to oversee actual vs budgeted expenses for the operating funds and grant programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounting tasks :
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations. Perform month-end closing, reconcile accounts, prepare adjusting, and closing entries Prepares and records assets, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries. Ensure compliance with funding streams, ensuring organization policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations, are followed. Maintain accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and rules for non-profits. Support annual audit and 990 processes, in coordination with the Controller. Assists human resources and accounting team in the management of retirement plans in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Ensure that all statutory requirements of the agency are met including Charitable Status, Withholding Payments, Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits/Affordable Housing Income requirements. Assess internal controls and make recommendations for improvements. Ensure compliance with GAAP principles. Assist with the development, tracking and reporting of grants, funding, government programs, grant budgets, and contract billing processes. Ensures compliance with accounting procedures through observation, supervision, and testing. Training and mentoring junior staff. Performs other related duties as requested.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership: Guide accounting personnel, enforce accounting policies, and monitor compliance. Process improvement: Recommend improvements to accounting policies and systems External audits: Participate in external audits, work with external auditors, and prepare work papers under the direction of the controller. Documentation: Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with controls Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Excellent managerial skills and ability to evaluate the work of others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Working knowledge of organization's applicable financial practices and procedures, as well as a thorough understanding of state and federal rules and regulations. Proficient with accounting software, standard office and accounting equipment. Ability to read, comprehend, and follow established policies and procedures. Ability to manage work time well, prioritize and meet deadlines. Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy and tact. Ability to establish a good rapport with people of diverse cultures and belief systems. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professional boundaries, ethics, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:
Agency is a mandated tobacco, drug and alcohol-free workplace. Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Using computers and computer programs effectively to enter data, create spreadsheets and process information, and develop documents, programs and training materials. Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. Communicate with others outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail in keeping with current policies & procedures. Must have the ability to operate the following equipment: desktop computer, telephone, copier, PC printer, and fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to grasp, type, see, talk, hear, and lift and carry 15 pounds of weight by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner. This position will also be performing physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and handling materials. Performs prolonged sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use of hands, wrists and arms for handling, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things. Must be in good general health and free from serious physical, mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or hours vary with location. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. TRAVEL: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must pass state and federal background checks, including fingerprints. Bachelor's degree in accounting. Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance. Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making and perform basic assignments with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member. Demonstrated intermediate level of computer skills necessary to use and create documents and reports, spreadsheets, workshop materials and slide presentations, and to enter data into intricate database programs and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook. Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations. Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements. Must have a valid driver's License and maintain a valid driver's license throughout the course of employment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Two to three years of experience working in the accounting field. Payroll experience BENEFITS: As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental & Vision Life & Supplemental Insurance 401K/Pension Plan Flexible Spending Account/Health & Dependent Care Health Savings Account Employee Assistance Program 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off 12 Established paid holidays Monthly Wellness Reimbursement