Fisheries Accountant Assistant

Pacific Seafood; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan options

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Fisheries Accounting Assistant at Pacific Seafood is a key member of the Kodiak admin team responsible for timely and accurate processing of vessel transactions, preparing required third‑party reports and supporting overall office functions. The role requires a degree in accounting or finance and 2–4 years of accounting experience, with proficiency in accounting software, Word and Excel.

Preference is given to candidates with an accounting certification.

Qualifications

• A degree in accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting, or a related role.
• Proficient experience using accounting software, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Learn and master eLandings – fish ticket systems.
• Prepare fish tickets, enter into eLandings system, APC and upload to AS400.
• Ensure deliveries are processed timely and accurately.
• Process, input, export, file, and maintain fish ticket records.
• Coordinate with fleet management on fish ticket issues.
• Compile information for boat settlements.
• Coordinate with accounts payable on vendor setup.
• Provide other support to Fisheries Accountant as needed.
• Complete boat settlements; pricing and prepaids.
• Prepare ADFG, NMFS, NOAA reporting for review.
• Assist with production reporting.

Education

A degree in accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Fisheries Accountant Assistant

Department: Kodiak Admin

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kodiak

Reporting To: Stephanie Dierich

Compensation: $20.67 - $23.15 / hour

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary: The Fisheries Accounting Assistant at Pacific Seafood is an integral role on the Alaskan administrative team. This role is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of vessel transactions, required third party reporting and support of overall office functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Transaction Processing and Boat Communication

• Learn and master eLandings – fish ticket systems
• Prepare fish tickets for complete and accurate information; enter into eLandings system, APC and upload to AS400
• Ensure all deliveries are processed timely and accurately
• Process, input, export, file, and maintain manual and electronic fish ticket records
• Coordinate with location fleet management on fish ticket issues with tenders and/or fisherman.
• Compile information for boat settlements
• Coordinate with centralized accounts payable on vendor setup
• Provide other support and coverage to Fisheries Accountant, as needed.

2. Compliance Reporting and Reconciliation Management

• Completion of Boat Settlements; Pricing, Prepaids, etc.
• Prepare ADFG, NMFS, NOAA reporting for review
• Assist with production reporting
• Implement and support new compliance activities (ie EU certifications)

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Required:

• A degree in accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited institution
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting, or a related role.
• Proficient experience using accounting software, Word, and Excel.

Preferred:

• Accounting Certification

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

• Must be available to work up to 7 days a week during peak season, which includes weekends.
• During average peak season the scheduled shift could be up to 12 hours a day, 6 days a week.
• Ability to maintain a stationary position 80% of the time, with intermittent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and/or crawling.
• Ability to move and transport documents, equipment, or other items weighing up to 50 pounds across various locations for different team members, departments, and events.
• Capable of occasional travel as required by duties, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in diverse locations.
• Capable of operating a computer and other office productivity machinery, including a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• Capable of frequently communicating with team members and stakeholders, accurately conveying detailed or important spoken instructions.
• Capable of perceiving visuals for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer screen, and engaging in extensive reading.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this jo

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:

• Office, as well as warehouse environment.
• Standard office equipment (computers, printers, phones, etc.)
• Well-illuminated environment
• Quiet to moderate noise level
• Occasional travel via car or plane to regional facilities, events, etc.
• Occasional subtle and mild scents related to the production facility
• Occasional access to warehouse facility

Benefits

Total Compensation

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days and vacation
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.