Accountant I - Government Finance & GL Reconciliation

Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, pharmacy, +d

Dental & vision insurance

Alaska PERS retirement

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority is seeking a Finance professional in Juneau, AK to perform accounting tasks, reconcile ledgers, prepare financial reports and support audit activities. This full-time position emphasizes governmental accounting practices and requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Applicants should have a minimum of three years of accounting experience or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, with compensation aligned to

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of accounting and computer systems.
• Knowledge of governmental accounting and reporting.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Experience with fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable subledgers to general ledgers.
• Maintain monthly schedules of balance sheet accounts.
• Performs bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and/or post general ledger journal entries to reclassify expenses or record transactions.
• Maintains schedule of notes payable and receivable.
• Work with the Procurement Specialist to reconcile inventory.
• Assist with audit preparation.
• Staff support – assists Accounting Specialists in processing payroll, vendor payments, and other activities as needed.

Skills

Accounting systems

Government accounting

Excel

Fund accounting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years accounting experience or Bachelor's in accounting substitute

Job description

The Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority is seeking a Finance professional in Juneau, AK to perform accounting tasks, reconcile ledgers, prepare financial reports and support audit activities. This full-time position emphasizes governmental accounting practices and requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Applicants should have a minimum of three years of accounting experience or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, with compensation aligned to