Alaska General Accountant – Onsite, Full-Time Ledger & Reporting

Alaska Power; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Pension

Employee Assistance Program

12 Paid holidays per year

Paid time off — 18 days, 30 days after

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Homer Electric Association is seeking a General Accountant in Homer, Alaska, to manage monthly and annual closing activities and maintain audit-ready general ledgers. You will support payroll, payables, and consumer accounting functions, and assist in preparing financial reports.

The role requires either a accounting degree or substantial general accounting experience, plus a valid Alaska driver's license within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field; or
• Associate's degree in Accounting or a closely related field, and three (3) years of qualifying general accounting experience; or
• Seven (7) years of qualifying general accounting 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 ensure related tasks are completed on schedule.
• Maintain general ledger records in audit-ready status and support audits.
• Provide back-up for payroll/general, payables/general, and consumer accountants as needed.
• Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledgers; perform account analysis and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and review journal entries in accordance with COA and RUS Uniform System of Accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of 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

Seven years of general accounting experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Homer Electric Association is seeking a General Accountant in Homer, Alaska, to manage monthly and annual closing activities and maintain audit-ready general ledgers. You will support payroll, payables, and consumer accounting functions, and assist in preparing financial reports.

The role requires either a accounting degree or substantial general accounting experience, plus a valid Alaska driver's license within 90 days.