Riverboat Discovery

Fairbanks Chamber; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 12% of base salary

Job summary

Fairbanks Chamber is seeking an Accounting Specialist to maintain the company ledger, reconcile accounts, verify bank statements, and code invoices in QuickBooks.

The role covers accounts payable, processing payments by check, credit card, and ACH, plus seasonal payroll processing and timecard accuracy. You will generate monthly reports, support compliance, and help manage licenses, vendor records, and fleet documents.

Qualifications

• Experience handling accounts payable and reconciliation tasks.
• Familiarity with payroll processing for seasonal staff.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and general ledger coding.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and reconcile accounts.
• Manage accounts payable and process payments by checks, cards, and ACH.
• Track and code invoices and receipts with department approvals.
• Process payroll for seasonal staff and verify timecards.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support year-end closing.
• Renew licenses and maintain vendor records and fleet documents.
• Assist with audit readiness and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Accounts payable

Payroll processing

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Financial controls

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

As an Accounting Specialist, you will maintain the company ledger to ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of accounting tasks, reconcile accounts, and verify bank statements. This position is responsible for accounts payable, including processing payments by check, credit card, and ACH, tracking company credit card purchases, and ensuring invoices and receipts are properly coded, approved, and recorded in QuickBooks.

During the summer season, the Accounting Specialist will process payroll for seasonal staff, helping ensure the accuracy of timecards, bonuses, and deductions. The position will also assist with financial reporting, month-end reports, vendor accounts, business licenses, biannual reports, and maintain office files, including fleet vehicle registrations, insurance cards, and driver insurance coverage.

Under the direction and supervision of the Accounting Manager and, as needed, the President, responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate accounting records, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and process payments by check, credit card, and ACH.
• Track and record company credit card purchases.
• Ensure paper and electronic invoices and receipts have the correct coding and department manager approval and are recorded in QuickBooks.
• Process payroll for seasonal staff, including reviewing timecards, bonuses, and deductions for accuracy.
• Renew business licenses and submit biannual reports.
• Maintain office files, including fleet vehicle registrations, insurance cards, and insurance coverage for drivers.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and assist with interpreting new and existing legislation.
• Guide staff by answering questions and coordinating information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and/or President.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, plus overtime as needed. Schedule is flexible based on the time of year and seasonal demands of the organization.

Salary: Total compensation of $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications (DOE), plus a bonus of up to 12% of base salary based on performance relative to board-set KPIs.

Additional Postings available from Riverboat Discovery