Jr. Accounting Specialist

Presbyterian Hospitality House; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

403(b) match

Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

PSLF eligibility

Competitive salary

Job summary

Presbyterian Hospitality House in Fairbanks, Alaska is seeking a Jr. Accounting Specialist to join our Finance Department. The role includes supporting payroll entries, receipts, deposits, expenses, allocations, vendor payments, and routine nonprofit accounting tasks.

You will help ensure transactions are properly coded, entered, reconciled, and documented in accordance with PHH policies and procedures. This part-time position offers an opportunity to grow into a full-time role within a

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with QuickBooks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist payroll entries, receipts, deposits, expenses and allocations.
• Process vendor payments and credit card documentation.
• Support program-related claims and reviews for nonprofit compliance.
• Maintain petty cash and rental payments records.
• Perform routine finance functions and ensure proper coding and reconciliation.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Associate degree in accounting

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Presbyterian Hospitality House (PHH), Alaska's leading adolescent residential treatment program, is looking for a Jr. Accounting Specialist to join our team at our Fairbanks, Alaska location.

This position is Part-Time with the option for Full-Time.

FUNCTION:

Responsible for providing accurate, timely accounting and administrative support to the Finance Department. This position assists with payroll entries, receipts, deposits, expenses, allocations, vendor payments, credit card and fuel receipt documentation, program related claims and reviews, petty cash, rental payments, filing, and other routine finance functions. The Junior Accounting Specialist helps ensure transactions are properly coded, entered, reconciled, documented, and maintained in accordance with Presbyterian Hospitality House policies, generally accepted accounting practices, nonprofit requirements, and applicable state or program regulations.

We are seeking an emotionally healthy individual with:

• Common sense
• A good sense of humor

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Associate's degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of bookkeeping, accounting support, payroll, accounts payable, or administrative finance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Must have:

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail
• Accurate data entry skills
• The ability to maintain organized financial records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with QuickBooks and routine financial documentation is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, follow written procedures, meet recurring deadlines, communicate professionally with staff and vendors, and support compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable nonprofit funding or program requirements.

Benefits for Full-Time:

• Health care – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 403(b) – Secure your future with our competitive retirement benefits with a 6% employer match of your annual salary after 6 months of service.
• Accrued Leave – Your well-being is our priority. Enjoy a generous leave package.
• Paid College Tuition: Committed to your growth, you may qualify for tuition reimbursement in a related field after five years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Stay at the forefront of your profession with continuous learning options to further your career and education after one year of service.
• Employment with PHH may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Competitive salary

Learn more at https://www.phhalaska.org/

PHH is a Drug/Smoke/Alcohol/Violence free workplace.

Alaskan Natives are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.