Public Sector Accountant — Government Finance Pro

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

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.