Senior Accounting & Records Specialist

Alaska Horizon; Alaska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough in Alaska is seeking an experienced accounting professional to record transactions, reconcile data, and maintain accounting databases. The role involves supervising staff, preparing periodic financial reports, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and borough rules.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of government accounting, records management, and accounting software, with a background in data entry and complex data analysis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related work experience.
• Minimum four years of clerical work experience.
• At least three years of accounting and computer experience.
• Two years of college accounting and business courses.
• Pass criminal background check, fingerprinting, and TSA safety tests for airport access.
• IS-100/200/700/800 training may be required for relevant units.
• CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid certifications may be required for certain divisions.

Responsibilities

• Processes accounting transactions for the Borough in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Reconciles transactions and data; reviews payroll and accounting records for accuracy.
• Collects data and compiles reports; maintains statistical databases.
• Reviews accounting forms for compliance with rules and regulations.
• Interprets and analyzes accounts, grants, budgets and records for staff.
• Supervises and coordinates daily accounting staff operations.
• Checks documents for validity and accuracy; records and distributes paperwork.
• Enters accounting data into computer systems and maintains databases.
• Maintains records and files related to accounting systems and transactions.
• Responds to information requests; resolves errors in financial entries and reports.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reports.
• Handles delinquent accounts with customers as needed.
• May work non-traditional hours including evenings, holidays and weekends; 24-hour on-call status for certain units.
• Maintains confidentiality of operations.

Skills

Borough policies

Records management

Government accounting

Accounting software

Data entry

iSeries/JDE

CIS billing system

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college accounting courses

Tools

None

Job description

North Slope Borough in Alaska is seeking an experienced accounting professional to record transactions, reconcile data, and maintain accounting databases. The role involves supervising staff, preparing periodic financial reports, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and borough rules.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of government accounting, records management, and accounting software, with a background in data entry and complex data analysis.