Government Accountant

North Slope Borough, AK; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough is seeking a Government Accountant to provide professional governmental accounting expertise for the accounting division. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, detailed financial reporting, and coordination with auditors.

Responsibilities include ledger management, grant accounting, payroll, and CAFR support. This on-site position requires 3+ years of accounting experience, including government-related work, and supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business required.
• CPA license preferred or equivalent experience.
• Three years accounting experience, including one year in government accounting; supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, approves and posts batch entries; handles general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, grants and payroll.
• Manages special projects and performs complex accounting and analysis.
• Prepares monthly General Ledger, investment reconciliations and reports.
• Assists in annual Audit and CAFR preparation; supports auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Government accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Business

CPA license

2+ years College Accounting courses

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Government Accountant

Provide professional and technical governmental accounting skills and expertise for the accounting division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Reviews, approves and posts computer batch entries; performs other technical accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, revenue, accounts receivable, grant accounting, and payroll.
• Manages special projects as directed, and performs complex accounting and analysis functions.
• Prepare monthly General Ledger, investment, and other account reconciliation and reports.
• Interprets requests and prepares complex journal entries.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual Audit as directed; assists auditors as required.
• Assist with preparation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
• Reconciles transactions and financial activities according to policies; records changes, reconciles and resolves differences; reviews financial and accounting records and corrects errors as required.
• Monitors accounting document preparation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, State, and local policies and practices.
• Collects financial information and compiles data for reports.
• Responds to requests for information; reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, transactions, documents, and reports; provides technical information to departments, staff and management as authorized.
• Provide training and support to other Departments on accounting issues and procedures.
• Maintains cooperative working relations with the villages, departments, and outside agencies; serves as liaison between various organizations and agencies; serves on committees, task forces and other groups to coordinate and standardize financial procedures.
• Manage daily cash flow and on-line banking administration.
• Maintain the chart of accounts database.
• Prepare bank reconciliation and proof of cash.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and practices of government accounting and mathematical computations.
• Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of specialized computer hardware and software applications.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations, and Borough policies and procedures.
• Skill in reviewing and correcting mathematical calculations and computations.
• Skill in correcting and updating financial and accounting information systems.
• Knowledge of staff coordination, delegation and authority.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Business from an accredited institution or possession of a Certified Public Accountant license.
• Two years of College Accounting courses and three years accounting experience, including one year of government accounting experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of supervisory work experience.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.