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Make a Difference Every Day

Join Assets, Inc., a nonprofit federal contractor whose mission is to provide meaningful employment and support services for individuals with disabilities. As our Accounting Lead, you'll help keep our financial operations running smoothly while supporting a mission that truly matters.

This position is part of our Finance Department and performs a full range of accounting duties related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. You'll play a vital role in maintaining accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial processes - and help ensure the organization's continued success.

This position is based on-site at our Anchorage office. Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm! Pay starts at $26.15 per/hr. + DOE. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Voluntary benefits through Colonial Life
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Alaska Sick Leave, and 12 paid holidays

What You'll Do

• Accurately process and record accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare and distribute checks and ACH payments weekly.
• Reconcile vendor and customer statements to ensure timely payment and collection.
• Maintain accurate coding, documentation, and approvals for all transactions.
• Manage petty cash and complete weekly bank deposits.
• Provide audit support and maintain vendor data for 1099 reporting.
• Respond to vendor, staff, and management inquiries.
• Supervise accounting staff in the absence of the Finance Director.
• Support the Finance Department's goals and uphold the organization's mission and values.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required; related education or training may substitute for experience.
• At least two (2) years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and accounting software (Business Central or similar preferred).
• Proven accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and insured vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check per state regulations.

Why Work With Us

• Mission-based work that supports inclusion and empowerment.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, and 401k).
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Supportive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.

About Assets, Inc.

Assets, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and federal contractor committed to providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities while maintaining high standards of service and compliance. We value integrity, teamwork, and respect - and we're looking for individuals who share those values.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

In accordance with Assets Inc.'s core values and mission, the Accounting Lead works in the Finance Department and is responsible for performing accounting tasks related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This position performs the day-to-day processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions within the parameters established by company policies and in compliance with the Finance Department processes and procedures.

This position may require de-escalating verbally or physically aggressive individuals according to identified procedures and individual client protocols.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Adheres to and demonstrates Assets, Inc. core values, mission, policies, and compliance plan in the performance of all aspects of this position.
2. Files and performs data entry for all accounts payable and accounts receivable in an accurate and timely manner including posting expenses, cash receipts and disbursements to the correct period.
3. Correctly codes invoices, cash receipts and check requests.
4. Generate checks and ACH batches weekly or as often as needed.
5. Reconcile vendors and customer statements to ensure obligations of Assets, Inc., are paid in a timely manner.
6. Process Accounts Receivable overdue invoices to include collection process.
7. Assures that all payments have correct and adequate documentation including approvals.
8. Dispenses and reconciles Petty cash transactions
9. Provides back-up data as needed for audits and inquiries from upper management or auditors.
10. Maintains vendor information in accounting system including data required for the 1099 reporting.
11. Answers vendor inquiries, managerial inquiries, and employee inquiries on a "need to know" basis.
12. Reviews for accuracy and takes Bank deposits to the bank on a weekly basis.
13. Participates as a contributing team member of the Finance Department and supports overall mission and direction of the organization.
14. Attending the company required training and meetings.
15. Supervise other accounting staff in the absence of the Finance Director.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two (2) years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or related field required. Note: Related education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
• Must have computer experience and working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Common sense of understanding to be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Alaska driver's license and insured vehicle or reliable means of transportation. Must be able to pass a criminal background check under state regulations.

Other Skills and Abilities

1. Careful, orderly, and detail oriented to avoid making errors and to recognize errors made by others.
2. Ability to follow directions and work independently.
3. Demonstrated ability to complete work in a timely and accurate manner.
4. Ability to work in a team setting and be a contributing team member.
5. Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of bookkeeping, including double entry and automated systems.
6. Effective communicator both orally and in writing.
7. Good customer service skills.
8. Computerized bookkeeping skills and computer literate with various software packages (Excel, Outlook & Windows software, CareLogic and Business Central).
9. Strong math, accuracy, precision, analytical, and reasoning abilities.
10. Results are oriented with the ability to respond to the needs of the department and organization.
11. 10-key proficiency.
12. Ability to properly organize and prioritize tasks

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position works in a clean and well-lit office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be exposed to physical and verbal altercations with served individuals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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