Alaska General Accountant — Onsite, Audit-Ready & Impactful

Homer Electric Association; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K and Retirement Plans

Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Homer Electric Association in Homer, Alaska, is seeking a General Accountant for a full-time, onsite role reporting to the Accounting Manager. The position is non-exempt and lead accounting, with a starting compensation of $35.45 per hour.

The role involves maintaining audit-ready general ledger records, coordinating monthly and annual closings, and providing back-up across payroll and accounts payable functions. A valid Alaska driver’s license is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; or Associate's degree with 3 years of accounting experience; or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date, and maintain a good driving record

Responsibilities

• Draft, publish, and maintain monthly and annual closing schedules and confirm tasks are completed on schedule.
• Maintain general ledger records in audit-ready status and assist with required audit reports.
• Provide backup for payroll/general, payables/general, and consumer accountants as needed.
• Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledgers; perform account analyses to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and review journal entries per the chart of accounts and RUS Uniform System of Accounts.
• Assist in preparing financial and statistical reports for the Association

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field

Associate's degree in Accounting or a closely related field, and three (3) years of qualifying general accounting experience

Seven (7) years of qualifying general accounting experience, in lieu of a degree

Job description

Homer Electric Association in Homer, Alaska, is seeking a General Accountant for a full-time, onsite role reporting to the Accounting Manager. The position is non-exempt and lead accounting, with a starting compensation of $35.45 per hour.

The role involves maintaining audit-ready general ledger records, coordinating monthly and annual closings, and providing back-up across payroll and accounts payable functions. A valid Alaska driver’s license is required within 90 days of hire.