Fund Accountant: GL & Fund Analytics Specialist

FNSB — FINANCIAL SERVICES; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FNSB — FINANCIAL SERVICES in Alaska seeks a capable accountant to perform technical accounting tasks, maintain general ledger balances, budgets and encumbrances, and prepare journal entries for multiple funds. The role includes reconciliations, analysis, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

The position requires strong Excel skills, experience with automated accounting systems, and the ability to handle year-end accounting tasks with accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated, recent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions and linking. Microsoft Word, Access, and Power Point and Adobe Acrobat experience preferred.
• 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.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, governmental or fund accounting is preferred.
• Supervisory experience on a technical level is desirable.
• Must be accurate and proficient at keyboarding and be able to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch.
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Review procurements, budget transfers, and appropriating ordinances for correct account distribution, allowability, and funds availability.
• Perform general ledger file maintenance functions for assigned funds.
• Prepare budget and journal entries for assigned funds.
• Respond to inquiries from Borough employees for assigned funds.
• Prepare various reconciliations, allocations, reports, statements, spreadsheets and schedules, and perform special accounting projects for both internal and external purposes.
• Perform analyses of accounts in assigned funds, as needed.
• Reconcile and distribute transaction and ledger reports.
• Perform/assist with year-end accounting tasks, audit, and financial statement preparation.
• 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.
• Assist with the records retention program for the General Ledger section.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Keyboarding / 10-key calculator

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

General ledger systems

Job description

FNSB — FINANCIAL SERVICES in Alaska seeks a capable accountant to perform technical accounting tasks, maintain general ledger balances, budgets and encumbrances, and prepare journal entries for multiple funds. The role includes reconciliations, analysis, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

The position requires strong Excel skills, experience with automated accounting systems, and the ability to handle year-end accounting tasks with accuracy and timeliness.