Job Details

*** THERE IS A SEVERE HOUSING SHORTAGE ON THE NORTH SLOPE. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT RESIDE IN UTQIAGVIK (BARROW) OR INDICATE THEY HAVE NO LOCAL HOUSING SECURED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED ***

Job Title: Accounting Technician III

Division: Accounting & Finance

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Supervises: Non-Supervisory

Classification: Part-Time Temporary

Date Revised: September 18, 2004

Safety Sensitive: No

FLSA/AWHA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Part-Time, Full-Time

Occupational Code: 43-3031

Salary: Starting at $40.00/hr (depending on experience)

Job Summary:

Under the general direction and supervision of the Accounting Manager and the CFO, performs complex level bookkeeping and accounting functions, applies accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records and other related duties in daily administration of accounting division including payroll, statistical and/or technical reports. May also include grants accounting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Records and maintains the financial records and fiscal operation of a specific accounting functional area and program requirements.
• Prepares journal entries, coding of invoices, accounts analysis and reconciliation.
• Performs bank reconciliation monthly, verifies all deposits, accountable for unclaimed checks, and addresses questions and problems from banking institutions.
• Maintains accurate files, databases and processes/records and update as necessary.
• Assists outside auditors at year-end, provides access to records, compile worksheets, explains and answers procedural questions.
• Issues purchase orders for assigned work project, scope or programs, receives and organizes statements from vendors or contractors.
• Assist payroll specialist with payroll process.
• Prepares quarterly and grant report.
• Performs accounts payable duties such as verifying, coding and processing all invoices with purchase orders or contracts and receiving documents and updates to inventory records as required. Ensures expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts.
• Prepares agency's required accounting reports such as accounts receivable, periodical payroll-related analysis, statements and projections.
• Observes TNHA safety rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of all information obtained through professional and client interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Good organizational and analytical skills as well as an ability to motivate and communicate effectively with staff.
• Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail with speed and accuracy, to make difficult mathematical computations with and without mechanical assistance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and general public.

Required:

• Minimum of four (4) years accounting and/or bookkeeping work experience with progressive responsibility.
• Four (4) years of work experience with a PC using common software applications.
• Four (4) years of experience working with the public.
• High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) recipient.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets TNHA insurance criteria.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree, with accounting or business administration major or equivalent to appropriate four-year college degree program, plus one year's experience in an accounting office.
• Four (4) years of work experience applying HUD rules and regulations, applicable laws, policies, and procedures or equivalent procurement and contract law experience.
• Alaskan Native/American Indian (member of federally recognized tribe).
• Ability to speak and/or understand conversational Inupiaq.

Physical Demands: This role primarily involves sedentary work, including sitting for extended periods, using a computer, and occasional light lifting (up to 20 pounds). Visual acuity for reading and using a computer is required.

Work Environment: The work environment is a typical office setting with standard lighting and temperature conditions. The noise level is generally low to moderate.

A full list of physical demands and work environment details can be provided upon request. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or membership status in any class protected by law.