Fund Accountant

Fairbanks North Star, Borough of (AK); Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks North Star Borough seeks a technical accountant to perform accounting tasks for financial information, processing and reporting. The role maintains general ledger balances, budgets and encumbrances with accuracy and integrity.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting and strong Excel skills, with experience in general ledger systems, budget entries, reconciliations and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with Intermediate Accounting coursework
• Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience (or two years in public accounting)
• Experience with a sophisticated financial management system and inter-relationships of data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including advanced functions) and associated Office tools
• Experience with enterprise-wide automated accounting systems and general ledger maintenance
• Knowledge of governmental or fund accounting preferred
• Supervisory experience on a technical level is desirable
• Accurate and proficient keyboarding and 10-key by touch
• Valid driver’s license and insurance requirements may apply

Responsibilities

• Review procurements, budget transfers, and appropriating ordinances for correct account distribution
• Perform general ledger file maintenance for assigned funds
• Prepare budget and journal entries for assigned funds
• Respond to inquiries from Borough employees for assigned funds
• Prepare reconciliations, reports, spreadsheets and schedules; perform special accounting projects
• Analyze accounts in assigned funds and perform analyses as needed
• Reconcile and distribute transaction and ledger reports
• Assist with year-end accounting tasks, audits and financial statements
• Troubleshoot and test periodic software updates; train/supervise staff in the financial management system
• Assist with records retention program for the General Ledger

Skills

Analytical ability

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Coursework in Intermediate Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Perform technical accounting tasks for financial information, processing and reporting. Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of general ledger account balances, budgets and encumbrances, as assigned.

SALARY: 15A

REPORTS TO: Senior General Ledger Accountant

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

• 1. Review procurements, budget transfers, and appropriating ordinances for correct account distribution, allowability, and funds availability.
• 2. Perform general ledger file maintenance functions for assigned funds.
• 3. Prepare budget and journal entries for assigned funds.
• 4. Respond to inquiries from Borough employees for assigned funds.
• 5. Prepare various reconciliations, allocations, reports, statements, spreadsheets and schedules, and perform special accounting projects for both internal and external purposes.
• 6. Perform analyses of accounts in assigned funds, as needed.
• 7. Reconcile and distribute transaction and ledger reports.
• 8. Perform/assist with year-end accounting tasks, audit, and financial statement preparation.
• 9. For various modules of the financial management system (as assigned), troubleshoot and test periodic software updates. Train and/or supervise various staff in the use of the financial management system.
• 10. Assist with the records retention program for the General Ledger section.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution or program. Finance or another relevant degree may be considered, provided coursework includes Intermediate Accounting (minimum 1 year).
• 2. Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience or two years of recent public accounting experience. Other recent, relevant experience may be substituted for the experience requirement, such as financial work in such areas as compliance, regulated industries, the auditing field, federal or state tax matters.
• 3. Must have recent extensive and verifiable analytical experience and demonstrated ability to perform complex analyses using a sophisticated, integrated financial management system with knowledge and judgment of inter-relationships of data and other information. Experience in a medium-to large-sized entity is desirable.
• 4. Demonstrated, recent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions and linking. Microsoft Word, Access, and Power Point and Adobe Acrobat experience preferred.
• 5. Must have recent, verifiable experience with enterprise wide, automated accounting systems and experience in maintaining an automated general ledger to include data input, information research, and internal and external financial reporting.
• 6. Knowledge of, and experience with, governmental or fund accounting is preferred.
• 7. Supervisory experience on a technical level is desirable.
• 8. Must be accurate and proficient at keyboarding and be able to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch.
• 9. PREFERRED: Ability to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and to meet insurance standards and maintain insurability under the Borough's insurance program. If personal automobile is used for Borough business, proof of automobile insurance at statutory limits must be provided. (A CURRENT COPY OF DRIVING RECORD WILL BE REQUIRED UPON REQUEST)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 1. Ability to perform accurate and timely work in an organized and efficient manner, with minimal direction; ability to take instructions from several people.
• 2. Demonstrated ability to function under stressful conditions with short deadlines.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in a courteous, professional manner, both orally and in writing.
• 4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, and to deal effectively and harmoniously with outside entities and the general public.
• 5. Ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written instructions and to use independent judgment in applying guidelines to varied situations.

OTHER

• A PROFICIENCY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED.
• This position requires a criminal background check.

JOB CONTACTS

Frequent interdepartmental business contact and frequent public contact.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

Does not supervise; experiences very little routine and often major problems with little immediate supervision; the consequences of error, carelessness or mistaken judgment require significant effort to recover.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• General office where conditions are pleasant; good, clean working conditions where accidents/hazards are negligible; requires short periods of light lifting, pushing or pulling (25-50 lbs.).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER