Accounting Specialist

University of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Annual leave

12 paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

University of Alaska CNSM is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support the financial backbone of our academic programs. This entry-level role will produce accurate reports, reconcile accounts, and assist faculty and staff with fiscal questions related to teaching and research activities.

You’ll run queries, prepare journal vouchers, track budgets, and provide information that supports CNSM’s day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• One year of college coursework in Accounting or related fields.
• Two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate reports and reconcile accounts.
• Assist faculty and staff with fiscal questions related to teaching and research activities.
• Run queries and prepare journal vouchers; track budgets.
• Provide information that supports CNSM’s day-to-day operations and help with purchasing as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Spreadsheets

Numbers

Education

Accounting coursework

Two years relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Journal vouchers

Job description

UAF College of Natural Science and Mathematics Academic and Research Business Office (CARBO) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to help support the financial backbone of our academic programs. This entry-level position will produce accurate reports, reconcile accounts, and assist faculty and staff with fiscal questions related to teaching and research activities. If you’re detail-driven and enjoy meaningful work in a student-centered environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills and gain professional experience in accounting and financial administration.

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and keeping financial processes running smoothly, the College of Natural Science & Mathematics (CNSM) at UAF has an exciting opportunity for you! As the CARBO Accounting Specialist, you’ll work with financial data, run queries, prepare journal vouchers, track budgets, and provide information that supports CNSM’s day-to-day operations. You’ll also assist with financial activities related to faculty research and provide backup purchasing support, giving you exposure to a variety of fiscal and administrative functions across the college.

To excel in this position, you should enjoy problem-solving and working with detailed financial information. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, comfortable with spreadsheets, and willing to learn automated accounting tools and processes. You’ll thrive if you enjoy investigating discrepancies, creating clear and accurate reports, and learning how complex fiscal systems work. Strong communication and customer service skills are key, as faculty, staff, and students will rely on you for responsive and helpful support. The pace can be fast—especially around month-end and fiscal year-end—so the ability to stay focused, maintain accuracy, and manage competing deadlines will help you succeed. If you enjoy untangling financial puzzles, learning new systems and contributing to a collaborative team, this may be a great fit for you. This is an entry-level position intended for someone looking to develop professional experience and knowledge in early accounting principles. The position provides opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and develop proficiency with University of Alaska systems and processes as experience is gained.

Minimum Qualifications: One year of college coursework in Accounting or related fields and two years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, AK. This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 77, based on education and experience as appropriate for an entry level position.

UA provides a generous compensation package that includes:

• retirement options
• annual leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• tuition waivers for employees and family members
• affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage

Application review will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sheri Hall, CNSM HR Manager, at [e-mail] or [phone]

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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UAA:(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension)Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [e-mail]/907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

UAF:(Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus)Online: https://uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [e-mail].

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