Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Position Type: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Alaska Geographic Central Office, Anchorage

Pay: $35 - $40 hourly, depending on experience

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Staff Accountant is responsible for daily general accounting and financial processes. This position is responsible for overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable records, conducting billing processes, maintaining the general ledger, and managing payroll and personnel files, in accordance with the organization’s mission, strategic plan, and policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Payroll

Maintain employee payroll and personnel records.

Enter biweekly time records into NetSuite for review and commitment by the Chief Operating Officer.

Act as the main administrative payroll contact for the organization.

Accounting

Receive, review, and post monthly income and expenses.

Prepare and file sales tax reports and payments.

Prepare and post Journal Entries, work with the Chief Operating Officer and Administrative team, maintain chart of accounts and recommend adjusting journal entries to the general ledger.

Maintain the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger.

Maintain the asset listing, process monthly depreciation entries, and provide asset acquisition details to auditors.

Process payments for funding requests, company insurance, and process company credit card receipts.

Review the work of other staff as appropriate.

Assist in the preparation and delivery of the annual audit.

Assist in the development of annual budgets.

Coordinate the Branch Financial Aid Process, including preparing Budget Worksheets, processing funding requests, and ensuring sufficient funds are available.

Administration

Assist in maintaining the company SharePoint Site, and respond to field requests for information and assistance.

Assist Executive Leadership in Board Member organization, meeting logistics, and file management.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform all essential accounting and payroll functions as a backup to other staff.

Assist in the financial training of staff and leadership.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ABILITIES, OR KNOWLEDGE:

Five years of related accounting/bookkeeping experience.

Three years of experience in using accounting, payroll, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

Problem-solving ability.

Mathematical ability.

Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks.

Ability to operate effectively under pressure.

Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants, and other supporters.

NetSuite Experience preferred

Committed to the AK Geo mission and to advancing a culture of diversity and inclusion within the organization.

Excellent organizational, event-planning, and time-management skills with attention to detail.

High capacity for creativity, resourcefulness, and collaboration

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

BA degree in accounting is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND SAFETY HAZARDS:

Occasional exposure to highly pressured situations; will be faced with the need to prioritize and accomplish many tasks simultaneously.

Occasional extended work hours may be required throughout the year.

Long periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation.

Occasional bending and lifting up to 25 lbs. is required.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching

403(b)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person